Zamzam Well
The sacred well of blessed water
Zamzam Well
Zamzam well is located 21 meters to the east of the Ka'bah. The wellhead circumference is 3.60 m.
Other Names of Zamzam:
- Suqya Ismail
- Safiah (pure)
- Mubarakah (blessed)
- Salimah (safe)
- Tahirah (pure)
Historical Care of Zamzam Well:
Down the ages, caliphs and kings took great care of Zamzam well. This interest continued in the Saudi era, starting with the reign of King Abdulaziz, who in 1345 AH ordered the construction of a Zamzam drinking charitable fountain. A year later, he ordered the construction of a second charitable fountain, maintenance and covering of the well. This interest has continued. King Salman approved the completion of Zamzam well works and establishing five channels of Zamzam well services in 1439 AH.
Zamzam Water Distribution Center:
It supervises Zamzam well works, so that Zamzam water is provided to Hajj and 'Umrah pilgrims in accordance with the highest quality standards.
Zamzam Lab:
- Supervises Zamzam water sterilization stages
- Supervises the processes of filling of tanks that transport Zamzam water to the Prophet's Mosque