MAKKAH: Over two million worshipers flocked to the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Monday to offer Isha and special night prayers of Taraweeh and Qiyamullail on the 27th night of Ramadan, which is widely believed to be Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power.
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This annual event is one of the most significant in the Islamic calendar and attracts millions of pilgrims from around the world.
Authorities said that in addition to that, more than 19.8 million people around the globe have benefited from the Languages and Translation Agency services provided at the Grand Holy Mosque since the beginning of Ramadan until the 20th day of the month. These services help visitors from non-Arabic speaking countries to better understand the prayers and teachings of Islam.
Nearly one and a half million Umrah pilgrims and worshippers attended the special night prayers of Taraweeh and Qiyamullail, which ended with a special supplication led by Sheikh Sudais at the Grand Mosque.
The pilgrims and worshippers entered smoothly through 118 gates, including three gates for the entry of Umrah performers, 68 gates for worshipers, 50 gates for emergencies, and 40 internal gates, with the support of all human and technical teams.
To ensure the safety and comfort of the pilgrims and worshippers, Saudi authorities deployed 4,000 workers throughout the Grand Mosque and its courtyards. The workers washed the Grand Mosque ten times throughout the day, using over 80,000 liters of disinfectants, 1,600 fresheners for scenting, and sterilizing the Grand Mosque’s corridors and courtyards around the clock with around 15,000 liters of sterilizers, undertaken by more than 70 field teams.
Additionally, the authorities provided more than 5,000 regular vehicles for transportation, 3,000 electric vehicles, 200 electric stairs, and 14 escalators to serve the elderly and people with special needs. These efforts have helped ensure that the pilgrims and worshippers have a safe and comfortable experience during their visit.
