Over 4.1m worshippers gather at Grand Mosque on 29th night of Ramadan

The Grand Mosque in Makkah witnessed an overwhelming gathering of more than 4.1 million worshippers and Umrah pilgrims on the 29th night of Ramadan—one of the holiest nights of the Islamic calendar.

The night marked the Quran completion (Khatm Al-Qur'an) prayers, drawing millions in devotion and spiritual reflection.

The night saw over 3.4 million worshippers gather for Isha and Taraweeh prayers, while more than 6,46,600 million performed Umrah, reports Saudi Gazette quoting Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah.

The massive congregation filled every corridor, courtyard, and level of the Grand Mosque, including the Mataf area surrounding the Kaaba.

Various services were provided to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience for all attendees, including mobility carts benefiting around 28,200 individuals, location guidance services assisting approximately 1,35,600 worshippers in navigating the vast prayer areas, and the distribution of over 42,000 bottles of Zamzam water along with 7,02,000 iftar meals.

With calm and devotion, pilgrims and worshippers performed their rituals in a spiritual atmosphere filled with reverence and serenity, hoping to witness the blessed night of Laylat Al-Qadr.

These smooth operations were made possible thanks to the services and projects implemented under the supervision of the Kingdom's leadership, which ensured that worshippers could perform their rituals safely and comfortably.

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque mobilised all its resources and personnel in coordination with relevant authorities.

Measures were taken to guide crowds into designated prayer areas and manage the flow of worshippers, including elderly individuals and those with disabilities.

To support visitors, the authority provided categorized directional signs, enhanced cleanliness and sterilization, and equipped restrooms with all essential services. More than 33,000 prayer carpets were laid out, and multiple Zamzam distribution points were established with both chilled and unchilled options available around the clock.

Additionally, the door systems were optimised to ease entry and exit, with special entrances designated for elderly and disabled worshippers. Emergency response teams were also stationed to handle any reported issues promptly.