Dr. Sadiya Fuggawala

How Saudi Arabia Sets a Global Benchmark in Crowd Management During Ramadan and Hajj   Every year the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosts some of the largest and most complex human gatherings in the world . During the holy month of Ramadan and the annual Hajj pilgrimage  millions of pilgrims from diverse cultures languages and age groups converge in Makkah and Madinah to perform sacred religious rituals. Managing such massive crowds—often under extreme weather conditions—without widespread incidents of stampede harassment theft or loss of life is a monumental governance and management challenge . Yet in recent years Saudi Arabia has demonstrated a remarkable evolution in crowd and people management transforming what was once a high-risk scenario into a globally admired model of safety discipline and human dignity . 1. Understanding the Magnitude of the Challenge The Hajj pilgrimage alone brings together over a million pilgrims within a limited geographical area and a fixed ti...

How Ramzan Nurtures Self-Discipline and Inner Peace: An Emotional Intelligence Lens    Ramzan is widely recognized as a sacred month of fasting and worship, yet its psychological                  dimensions are often overlooked. Beyond religious observance, Ramzan creates a unique      environment for developing Emotional Intelligence (EI) —especially the abilities of self-discipline      and inner peace . When examined through EI theory, Ramzan emerges as a lived practice of emotional   awareness, regulation, and empathy.      Emotional Intelligence as a Framework      Emotional Intelligence is commonly defined as the capacity to perceive emotions accurately,      understand their meaning, and regulate emotional responses in oneself and others (Salovey & Mayer,      1990). Later work by Goleman (1995) emphasized self-regulation ...