A Saudi official adjusts an electronic bracelet given to pilgrims by Saudi authorities ahead of the annual Hajj. — AFP Relaxnews
The pilgrimage (hajj) in Mecca has spawned a slew of religious apps, tablet Qurans and faith-based gadgets.
At the peak of Mount Arafat, numerous Muslim pilgrims were absorbed in Quranic verses displayed on their smartphones – rapidly replacing traditional printed holy books.
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