Journey of Building, Giving Reflected in Grand Mosque Expansions, Services to Worshippers

Reflecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's profound care for the Two Holy Mosques since its unification under King Abdulaziz, construction and development at the Grand Mosque continue as one of the most prominent stories of national achievement in the history of the Saudi state. The Grand Mosque has become a global model for serving pilgrims and facilitating the performance of rituals and worship.
 As the Kingdom celebrates Saudi National Day, pride is renewed in the development achievements made at the Two Holy Mosques. The expansions of the Grand Mosque over the past decades stand as a testament to the care and attention extended by Saudi Arabia's kings to the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors. This care stems from the Kingdom's Islamic responsibility and humanitarian mission to serve millions of worshippers, Umrah performers, and pilgrims from around the world.
 The Grand Mosque has witnessed a series of major expansion projects since the reign of King Abdulaziz, who laid the foundations for its development and expansion. Successive phases followed under the reigns of the Kingdom's kings, increasing the mosque's capacity for worshippers and improving the efficiency of its services, facilities, and infrastructure.
 Figures highlight the scale of these national achievements. The Grand Mosque's capacity has exceeded three million worshippers, while the area of its major expansions has reached approximately 750,000 square meters. Its operational capacity for Tawaf (circumambulation) has reached about 107,000 performers per hour, reflecting the scale of efforts to provide visitors with high levels of comfort and organization.
 The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque continues to play a pivotal role in operating and managing the service system at the Two Holy Mosques. It oversees field and operational services, develops digital transformation initiatives, and enhances the quality of services provided to visitors and worshippers. These efforts align with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 to improve the pilgrim experience and enhance the efficiency of services.
 The successive expansions and development projects at the Grand Mosque remain a symbol of a nation that has placed serving Islam and Muslims among its foremost priorities. They also stand as a living example of the Kingdom's comprehensive development, benefiting millions of Muslims who visit the Grand Mosque annually to perform acts of worship in a safe and accessible environment that reflects the grandeur of the site and the continuity of Saudi care across generations.