Nearly 13 Million Worshippers Visit Prophet’s Mosque Ahead of Hajj

IQNA – Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque reported that it provided a range of logistical and support services to pilgrims visiting the Prophet’s Mosque during the pre-Hajj period.

According to figures released by the authority, 12,914,153 people visited the mosque in Medina between the 15th of Dhul Qada and the 1st of Dhul Hijjah. During this time, 666,580 visitors were recorded at the Holy Rawdah, where the tomb of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is located.

The authority said it facilitated various services aimed at supporting pilgrims. These included transportation assistance for over 161,800 individuals, distribution of more than 301,800 Iftar meals during fasting periods, and the supply of 218,336 bottles of Zamzam water. In total, Zamzam consumption during this time was reported at 3,360 tons.

Efforts to maintain hygiene and cleanliness were also highlighted. Approximately 312 tons of waste were collected, while over 41,000 liters of disinfectant and sterilizing solutions were used throughout the mosque complex. An additional 10,950 liters were deployed in other associated areas.

To enhance the environment inside the mosque, the authority stated that it used seven kilograms of incense and 39 liters of scented oils and perfumes.

These figures cover the period leading up to the Hajj pilgrimage, during which some 1.7 million Muslims traveled to Saudi Arabia to perform religious rites. The Prophet’s Mosque in Medina is one of Islam’s holiest sites and a key destination for pilgrims before or after visiting Mecca.

Source: Agencies