A Night of Faith: Tarawih Prayers Commence at the Grand Mosque of Makkah

Worshippers congregated at the Grand Mosque of Makkah this evening to perform Isha and Tarawih prayers, marking the commencement of Ramadan 1446 AH, amid a comprehensive system of integrated services provided for the visitors and Umrah performers.

 The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque implemented a suite of services, which encompasses the supervision of courtyards, extensive disinfection and sterilization protocols, transportation services, organized entry and exit procedures at the Grand Mosque's gates, and the continuous washing, disinfection, and perfuming of the entire mosque with premium fragrances.

 The authority also oversees the movement of vehicles within the Grand Mosque, designates accessible pathways for individuals with disabilities, and implements other essential services. The distribution of Zamzam water is conducted through designated vehicles, backpacks, bottled water, and thermoses.

 Some 11,000 personnel are deployed across four shifts to ensure the comfort and well-being of visitors. Crowd management strategies are also implemented to optimize service delivery across all areas, particularly during peak times and in densely populated zones, ensuring the provision of seamless services to all worshippers.