In an air of spirituality, faithful start performing Taraweeh special prayers at Two Holy Mosques

MAKKAH — Hundreds of thousands of worshipers performed Isha and Taraweeh special prayers on the first night of Ramadan at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. The scene reflected the holy month’s spirituality and its place in Muslims’ hearts at two of Islam’s three holiest places. An integrated set of services and organizational measures taken by the Haram authorities have helped provide a safe and smooth worship environment for the faithful.The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has completed its operational preparations, in coordination with relevant entities, to receive worshipers. The authority aimed to provide the best possible services to visitors and worshippers, enabling them to perform their rituals with ease, comfort, and tranquility. **media[2665027]** Large numbers of worshipers and Umrah pilgrims flocked to the Grand Mosque on the first night of the holy month. They performed Taraweeh prayers in an atmosphere marked by calm and orderly movement. Field follow-up helped keep traffic flowing across the mosque and its courtyards. The effort supported smooth entry and exit, organized the walkways and guided worshippers to prayer areas, easing the performance of rituals. The efforts included operating the mobility system inside the Grand Mosque and regulating the movement of carts. Dedicated routes were set for older people and persons with disabilities, in line with their needs. The measures reflect the Saudi leadership’s care for the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors and its keenness to provide a complete spiritual environment during Ramadan. Large numbers of worshipers performed Isha and Tarawih prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque amid a spiritually charged atmosphere and comprehensive services offered for worshipers. The mosque’s courtyards and expansion areas were prepared and carpeted to accommodate large numbers, with Zamzam water and other supporting services provided.

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