Key Takeaways
- Thousands of worshippers have begun Itikaf at both Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah for the final ten nights of Ramadan.
- The Two Holy Mosques are providing worshippers with sleeping bags, backpacks, pillows, toiletries, and a full range of support services.
- At Masjid an-Nabawi, Gate 24 has been exclusively designated for women entering to perform Itikaf.
As Ramadan 2026 enters its final ten days thousands of worshippers have taken up residence inside Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah to observe Itikaf.
Entry was granted following the completion of registration and the issuance of official permits by the Two Holy Mosques authority.
What Worshippers Receive at Two Holy Mosques For Itikaf 2026
The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has ensured that those observing Itikaf at Masjid al-Haram are equipped for their stay. Each worshipper receives a dedicated kit containing the following:
- A sleeping bag
- A backpack
- A pillow
- Toiletries
Beyond the physical provisions, the authority has put in place a comprehensive support system covering guidance, organisation, healthcare, translation services, hospitality, and essential supplies.
Gate 24 Designated for Women at Masjid an-Nabawi
At Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, Gate 24 has been exclusively designated as the entry point for women performing Itikaf.
A total of 2,400 men and 800 women are performing Itikaf at Masjid an-Nabawi. The designated Itikaf areas for men are located on the eastern roof of the Prophet’s Mosque, while the women’s areas are located in the eastern expansion.
Masjid an-Nabawi’s Itikaf areas are equipped with four main halls, each containing 48 sections. Participants are provided with personal lockers to store their belongings and personal items. Additionally, suitable spaces have been allocated to ensure comfort during the rituals.
Those observing i’tikaf are provided with various services, including air conditioning and appropriate lighting, perfume and incense, breakfast and suhoor meals, safety systems, directional signs and electronic awareness screens, medical and ambulance care, mobile device charging ports, laundry service, and a bag containing personal hygiene items and comfort and sleeping supplies for each person.
What Is Itikaf?
Itikaf is the Islamic practice of withdrawing from daily life to devote oneself entirely to worship, prayer, and reflection within a mosque. Observed during the final ten nights of Ramadan, it is considered one of the most powerful acts of devotion a Muslim can undertake — a complete disconnection from the outside world in pursuit of spiritual closeness to Allah.
With registration complete and permits issued, the doors of both mosques are now open to those who will spend the remaining nights of Ramadan 2026 in seclusion, prayer, and devotion.
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