Timing for Masjid al-Haram Activities: Plan your activities at Masjid al-Haram (such as Tawaf and Sa'i between Safa and Marwa) in the evening or at night to avoid the daytime heat, especially if you have elderly companions with you.

Prayer Preparation: Use the restroom at least 30 minutes before prayer times. On Arafat day, do so at least 1 hour before Fajr prayer.

Resting Places: Between prayers, you can find rest inside Masjid al-Haram or Masjid an-Nabawi, where I observed many brothers and sisters taking breaks.

Zam Zam Water: Zam Zam water is freely available inside Masjid al-Haram and also in Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina, usually accessible from small cisterns.

Masjid al-Haram Wildlife: It's normal to see pigeons and grasshoppers moving about on the roof of Masjid al-Haram.

Respect the Kaaba: When touching the Kaaba, maintain decorum and avoid inappropriate behaviors such as rubbing your body against it or throwing Ihram cloth onto it.

Safa-Marwa Walk: The walk between Safa and Marwa is more like a corridor than an open space between hills. Expect to see these hills enclosed behind glass or plastic screens at the ends.

Green Lamps Area: During the Safa-Marwa walk, notice sections with green lamps where men may jog or walk briskly while women proceed at their own pace. Avoid rushing or pushing others.