Nearly 592,100 worshipers offered Fajr prayer on the 22nd day, followed by 518,000 at Dhuhr, 547,700 for Asr, 710,500 for Maghrib, and 732,700 during Isha and Taraweeh
Ramadan 2025: Makkah’s Grand Mosque Set New Record of Largest Gathering With 4.2 Million Worshippers on 27th Night
A new record for the largest gathering at the Grand Mosque in Makkah was set on Wednesday, the 27th night of Ramadan, as over 4.2 million worshippers gathered at the sacred site in search of Laylat-ul-Qadr.
Laylatul Qadr, Islam’s holiest night, is observed on one of the odd nights in Ramadan’s final 10 days (21, 23, 25, 27, or 29). This sacred occasion, rich with blessings, offers Muslims a chance to immerse themselves in prayer and remembrance of Allah, with worship said to outweigh a thousand months of devotion.
On the 27th night of Ramadan 2025, Makkah’s Grand Mosque welcomed a record-breaking surge of worshippers. Authorities rolled out meticulous plans to ensure a safe and peaceful experience at both Masjid Al-Haram and Masjid Al-Nabawi. The Mataf area around the Kaaba was optimized to handle 107,000 pilgrims hourly, enabling smooth circumambulation despite the massive crowds.
According to Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, nearly 592,100 worshipers offered Fajr prayer on the 22nd day, followed by 518,000 at Dhuhr, 547,700 for Asr, 710,500 for Maghrib, and 732,700 during Isha and Taraweeh.
Ministry data revealed that King Abdulaziz Gate recorded the highest number of entries, welcoming 235,800 pilgrims. Meanwhile, Bab Al-Salam received 32,300 worshipers, Bab Al-Hudaybiyah saw 69,600, Bab Al-Umrah had 111,400, and King Fahd Gate facilitated the entry of 172,700 pilgrims.
To support the influx, the mosque featured 428 escalators, 28 elevators, and a cutting-edge audio system with 1,300 speakers. Medical teams were stationed in the courtyards, ready to assist, while cooling systems with a 90,000-ton capacity kept the environment comfortable. Advanced digital tracking and crowd management technology further streamlined the flow of pilgrims.
Earlier, on the 25th night, over 2.5 million devotees filled the two holy mosques, offering Nawafil prayers in profound reverence. The 23rd night saw an even larger gathering, with more than 3 million worshippers flooding the Grand Mosque, many believing it to be Laylatul Qadr.
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