Over 20 million worshippers visit Prophet's Mosque in first 20 days of Ramadan - GulfToday

Over 20 million worshippers visit Prophet's Mosque in first 20 days of Ramadan

  • 05 Apr 2024

Muslim worshippers break their fast at the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. File/AFP

Over 20 million worshippers visited the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah during the first 20 days of Ramadan, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

According to SPA, 1,643,288 individuals visited the Prophet's grave, while Al-Rawda Al-Sharifa received a total of 358,632 men and 296,595 women during this period.

These remarkable figures underscore the commitment of the General Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques to ensuring a seamless experience for visitors throughout the holy month.

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