The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque reported that over 122 million visitors attended these sacred sites during Ramadan, with detailed statistics showing 16,558,241 Umrah performers, 92,132,169 worshipers at Masjid al-Haram, and 30,154,543 at Masjid an-Nabawi.
On the 29th night of Ramadan, over 4.1 million worshipers and Umrah performers converged at Masjid al-Haram, setting a new record for the highest attendance at the Grand Mosque—surpassing even Hajj figures—with more than 4 million joining in the Khatam Al Quran during Taraweeh prayers.
Sheikh Sudais announces from the mihrab of Masjid Al Haram that Khatam Al Quran will be held during Taraweeh prayers on the 29th night of Ramadan, corresponding to the evening of 28 March 2025, at both the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.
On the 27th night of Ramadan 2025, Masjid al-Haram in Makkah set a new record with 3.44 million worshipers attending, that’s more than Hajj which usually sees a crowd of 1.5 to 2.5 million.
Entry to Masjid al-Haram has been temporarily closed as the Mataf and all other prayer areas are packed, forcing authorities to halt further entry for safety reasons.
Over 3 million worshipers and 662,500 Umrah pilgrims gathered at the Grand Mosque on the 22nd-23rd of Ramadan, with King Abdulaziz Gate recording the highest entries.
To ease congestion at Masjid al-Haram during Ramadan, the Ministry has announced that visitors will be allowed to perform only one Umrah during the last ten days.
In Ramadan 2025, 4000 people are observing Itikaf at Masjid an Nabawi with dedicated spaces for men and women. A wide range of services—including translation, healthcare, meals, and educational programs—will support the spiritual journey of every participant.
New visitation timings for the Rawdah have been announced for the last ten nights of Ramadan, with separate schedules for men and women to ensure a smooth and organized experience for all pilgrims.
The Madinah Health Cluster has launched an innovative ambulance scooter service at the Prophet’s Mosque to provide rapid medical assistance during Ramadan 2025, enabling swift response in crowded conditions.
Madinah buses, under the supervision of the Madinah Development Authority, have introduced a 24-hour shuttle service from Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport to the Prophet’s Mosque, available throughout Ramadan 1446 AH (05 March 2025 AD).