GPU-based optimization of pilgrim simulation for hajj and umrah rituals

• Main Authors: Abdul Majid, Abdur Rahman Muhammad, Abdul Hamid, Nor Asilah Wati, Abdul Rahiman, Amir Rizaan, Zafar, Basim Jameel Ahmad
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2018
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/66307/1/10%20JST-0855-2017-3rdProof.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/66307/; http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/Pertanika%20PAPERS/JST%20Vol.%2026%20(3)%20Jul.%202018/10%20JST-0855-2017-3rdProof.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Tawaf ritual performed during Hajj and Umrah is one of the most unique, large-scale multi-cultural events in this modern day and age. Pilgrims from all over the world circumambulate around a stone cube structure called Ka'aba. Disasters at these types of events are inevitable due to erratic beh...