King Salman orders Qiblatain Mosque in Madinah to open 24 hours for worshippers
MADINAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has ordered that the Qiblatain Mosque in Madinah remain open 24 hours a day to facilitate worshippers performing prayers at all times.
On this occasion, Prince Salman bin Sultan, Emir of Madinah Region and Chairman of the Regional Development Authority, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their continuous care and attention toward mosques and their commitment to enhancing services for pilgrims and visitors to the holy sites.
“The royal directive reflects the Kingdom’s ongoing dedication to the care of mosques, foremost among them the Two Holy Mosques, and embodies Saudi Arabia’s message in serving Islam and Muslims,” the prince said.
He confirmed that all relevant authorities have begun implementing the operational measures needed to ensure the mosque’s readiness for round-the-clock access, emphasizing efforts to facilitate worshippers’ comfort and spiritual experience at this significant religious and historical landmark.
Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Al-Sheikh said the directive demonstrates the leadership’s commitment to providing the highest level of care and comfort for mosque visitors, especially at historic mosques that hold a special place in the hearts of Muslims.
He added that the Qiblatain Mosque is fully prepared to operate around the clock and has been equipped with facilities to serve worshippers, noting that the ministry continues to implement major projects to develop mosques and to reinforce the Kingdom’s leading role in serving Islam and Muslims.
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Over 13.5 million visit Two Holy Mosques in one week
Saudi Gazette report
MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques announced that the total number of worshippers and visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the week of Rabi’ Al-Thani 18–24, 1447 AH reached 13,535,258.
According to the authority, 4,681,002 worshippers performed prayers at the Grand Mosque, including 23,994 who prayed inside Hijr Ismail (Al-Hatim), while the number of Umrah pilgrims reached 2,796,561.
At the Prophet’s Mosque, 5,168,764 worshippers were recorded during the same week, including 340,958 who prayed in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah.
Meanwhile, 523,979 visitors offered their salutations to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his two companions (may Allah be pleased with them).
The authority noted that it employs advanced sensor-based technology to monitor the number of worshippers and Umrah pilgrims at the main entrances of both holy mosques.
The system aims to enhance operational efficiency, monitor crowd flow in real time, and support coordination among the agencies responsible for managing pilgrims and visitors.
This cannot be undone and I am sure it will be greatly appreciated.
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