According to a Saudi newspaper, an agency responsible for Islam's two holiest sites is planning to place female security personnel at the Prophet Mohammed's Mosque in Medina in order to improve services.

Earlier this week, the General Presidency for Affairs of the Prophet's Mosque met with the site's operating company to discuss bolstering security guards and facilities for Ramadan, which begins in late March.

In the meeting, arrangements were made for improving security and safety at the mosque, as well as introducing female security to "develop the service system" there, according to the report.

Officials from the mosque's security and safety department, including the head of the women's department, attended the meetings.

The month of Ramadan usually marks the peak season for Muslims heading to the Grand Mosque, Islam’s holiest site in Makkah, to perform the Umrah or minor pilgrimage and to visit the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.

In recent months, Saudi Arabia has launched a series of measures facilitating undertaking Umrah for overseas Muslims.

Last week, the General Presidency for Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque said two non-Muslim women had entered the mosque by mistake.

“Both were made aware of the sanctity of the mosque and its message. The agency added in a statement that both individuals appreciated the guidance provided by the personnel.