RFID applications in Hajj management system

Abstract

Millions of Muslims go to Mecca every year to perform their Hajj (Pilgrimage). Managing of Hajj activities is a very complex task on Saudi Arabian authorities and Hajj organizers due to the large number of pilgrims, the specific geographical area for the movement of pilgrims and the short period of Hajj. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology can be used in various applications during Hajj season to provide good solutions for many problems and contribute in overcoming many difficulties. This paper describes the potential applications of this new emerging technology in new field like Hajj and then proposes architecture for RFID-based Hajj management systems and communication network for data sharing.