Two Holy Mosques Record 122m Visitors During Ramadan 2025
This is according to Eng. Ghazi Al-Shahrani, CEO of the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.
Al-Shahrani reported that 16,558,241 individuals performed Umrah, while the Grand Mosque welcomed 92,132,169 worshippers. Meanwhile, the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina saw 30,154,543 visitors.
Ramadan is considered a particularly significant time for Muslims to perform Umrah, a non-mandatory pilgrimage, due to its spiritual rewards.
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Many believe that acts of worship during the holy month bring multiplied blessings, making it an ideal time to visit the sacred mosques. In addition to seeking spiritual renewal, pilgrims often choose Ramadan for Umrah to participate in special prayers and itikaf and experience the atmosphere of devotion in the holy cities.
Source: Agencies
