2 million worshipers at holy Mosques

A large congregation of more than two million worshipers gathered at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Sunday night, marking the 27th night of Ramadan, widely believed by many Muslims to be Laylat Al-Qadr – the Night of Power.

The Two Holy Mosques and their courtyards were overflowing with the faithful who came to pray Isha and the special night prayers of Taraweeh and Qiyamullail.

Islam teaches that the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed on Laylatul Qadr.

According to the Saudi Press Agency, Saudi authorities ensured “elaborate and flawless security arrangements for the smooth flow of worshipers so as to enable them to spend the night in a highly spiritual and serene atmosphere”.

Saudi authorities implemented extensive organisational and security measures to manage the large crowds and facilitate the smooth movement of worshippers.

A range of services was also provided to support pilgrims while performing religious rites.

Authorities have also equipped 428 escalators and 28 elevators and modern audio systems including 1,300 speakers, in addition to providing power sources with a capacity of up to 90,000 tons to cool the Grand Mosque.

The Makkah region Health Affairs Department has boosted its services through medical centers located within the Grand Mosque and its courtyards to provide medical services to pilgrims.