Grand Mosque Hosts Taraweeh And Tahajjud Prayers On First Night Of Ramadan's Last Ten Days
On the first night of the last ten days of Ramadan, large numbers of worshippers performed Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers at the Grand Mosque. Authorities operated an extensive service plan so that visitors could focus on worship in a calm, organised setting, while maintaining safety and smooth movement throughout the site.
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, working with relevant government bodies, had prepared prayer areas, facilities and external courtyards in advance. The joint plan aimed to support worshippers and Umrah performers with reliable operational services during this peak period of the holy month.
Cleaning teams deployed specialised equipment inside and outside the Grand Mosque, carrying out continuous cleaning, sterilisation and perfuming operations. Restrooms were fully operated and supplied with services, while the number of prayer carpets was increased. Multiple Zamzam water stations were prepared to provide chilled and unchilled water at all hours for visitors.
| Service at the Grand Mosque | Details |
|---|---|
| Cleaning and sterilisation | Specialised tools used inside halls, courtyards and surrounding areas |
| Zamzam water distribution | Stations supplying chilled and unchilled water around the clock |
| Prayer facilities | Expanded carpets and fully operated restrooms for worshippers |
Entry and exit routes were organised to ease crowd movement, with access points planned to reduce congestion. Specific entrances were allocated for elderly visitors and persons with disabilities. Field teams were intensified and worked throughout the day and night to receive questions, manage observations and respond quickly to emerging needs.
Escalators and elevators were checked and prepared to handle continuous use, while air-conditioning, lighting, ventilation and sound systems operated across the Grand Mosque. Power supply sources were secured, and doors and restrooms were equipped according to environmental safety standards, helping protect the health and safety of all pilgrims and visitors.
From the early hours, SPA’s camera recorded streams of worshippers in the corridors, courtyards, the Mataf and on the roads leading to the Grand Mosque. The images showed visitors praying, reciting the holy Quran and supplicating to Allah in an atmosphere of tranquility, supported by an integrated service system designed to allow rituals to be performed with ease and reassurance.
With inputs from SPA
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