Nearly 20 million people pray at Prophet’s Mosque in the first 20 days of Ramadan

Saudi Gazette report

MADINAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque recently shared insights on the attendance and services provided at the Prophet’s Mosque during the first 20 days of Ramadan 1445 AH. A total of 19,899,991 worshippers and visitors were received, with significant numbers of them visiting key sites within the mosque.

Notably, 1,643,288 individuals visited the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) tomb, and Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa welcomed 655,277 visitors, with a balanced distribution of male and female visitors. The authority has made considerable efforts to cater to the needs of different groups; for instance, 50,820 older individuals benefited from specially designated sites.

A wide range of services were provided to enhance the visitor experience, including directions service for 256,804 people, communication channel utilization by 144,382 visitors, and translation services assisting 310,161 individuals. The mosque’s exhibitions and library attracted 46,877 visitors each, while 185,544 utilized transportation services.

In addition to these services, the authority facilitated the distribution of 483,560 bottles of Zamzam water and 649,884 gifts. An impressive number of 5,901,198 meals were offered to those breaking their fast.

To ensure the seamless provision of these services, the authority worked in close coordination with security, service, emergency, and volunteer agencies, all dedicated to assisting worshippers and visitors at the Prophet’s Mosque.