​In accordance with Royal Decree No. (3497) dated 24^th April 2017, regarding the paving of the western squares till the completion of the eastern section, as part of the first phase of the third Saudi expansion project of the Prophet's Mosque; a plan has been prepared for paving the western squares within the limits of (95,000 m2) to absorb about (80,000 - 100,000 worshippers). The paving of the western squares aims at making good use of the available spaces near the Mosque to allow visitors and worshipers to perform their worship in ease and comfort, as well as mitigate the overcrowding during the seasons (Ramadan and Eid) by using these spaces as prayer places. The consultant has been instructed to prepare project designs and competition documents to be submitted to qualified contractors.