AhlulBayt News Agency

source : Saudi Gazette
Tuesday

26 March 2024

5:09:01 AM
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Prophet’s Mosque welcomes 10 million worshippers in first 10 days of Ramadan

Some 10 million worshippers and Umrah pilgrims visited the Prophet’s Mosque in the holy city of Medina during the first 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan.

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Some 10 million worshippers and Umrah pilgrims visited the Prophet’s Mosque in the holy city of Medina during the first 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan.

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque announced that during the 10 days, the Prophet’s Mosque welcomed a total of 9,818,474 worshipers and visitors.

This influx was managed alongside integrated and high-quality services that facilitated smooth and efficient prayer sessions for the crowds.

Official statistics revealed that 739,702 individuals visited Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) tomb, adhering to organizational measures designed to manage crowd flow and time slots for voluntary prayers for both men and women.

Additionally, it was reported that 26,910 elderly individuals and those with disabilities took advantage of the services offered to them in the past week.

The number of visitors who used guidance services reached 132,893.

Moreover, 195,800 bottles of Zamzam water were distributed, and 2,908,530 Iftar meals were provided in designated areas of the mosque for those fasting.

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