Over Four Million Worshippers Gather at Grand Mosque for Quran Recitation Completion Night

The Grand Mosque in Makkah witnessed an extraordinary influx of worshippers and Umrah performers on Ramadan 29, coinciding with the completion of the Quran recitation.

 The General Presidency for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque reported a total of 4,117,669 visitors, including 3,471,205 worshippers and 646,464 Umrah performers. Operational statistics highlighted the scale of services provided, with 28,202 trolley users, 135,670 recipients of guidance, and the deployment of 13,260 workers.

 Additionally, 42,000 bottles of Zamzam water were distributed, 702,488 iftar meals were served, and 270 tons of waste were removed.

 The presidency employs advanced technology, using reader sensors at main entrances to monitor visitor numbers. This initiative aims to enhance crowd management and operational efficiency in collaboration with relevant authorities.