Two Holy Mosques welcome over 122 million worshippers in Ramadan
- 31 Mar 2025
Worshippers offer last Friday prayers of the Holy Month of Ramadan at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. File photo
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque reported a total of 122,286,712 (more than 122 million) worshippers during Ramadan 1446 AH, with 16,558,241 performing Umrah, 75,573,928 praying at the Grand Mosque, and 30,154,543 visiting the Prophet's Mosque.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), to efficiently manage the massive crowds, the authority utilised advanced technology, employing sensor readers at the main entrances of the Grand Mosque. This technology enables real-time monitoring of crowd flow, enhancing operational efficiency and improving crowd management in collaboration with relevant authorities.
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