Editing Mecca (section)

=== Radio ===
Limited radio communication was established within the Kingdom under the Hashemites. In 1929, wireless stations were set up in various towns in the region, creating a network that would become fully functional by 1932. Soon after [[World War II]], the existing network was greatly expanded and improved. Since then, radio communication has been used extensively in directing the pilgrimage and addressing the pilgrims. This practice started in 1950, with the initiation of broadcasts on the [[Day of Arafa|Day of 'Arafah]] (9 Dhu al-Hijjah), and increased until 1957, at which time Radio Makkah became the most powerful station in the Middle East at 50&nbsp;kW. Later, power was increased nine-fold to 450&nbsp;kW. Music was not immediately broadcast; gradually, folk music was introduced.<ref name="EIModern" />