Statistics from the Two Holy Mosques during Ramadan: 9.5 million Iftar meals and exceptional services
witnessed of the Two Holy Mosques an exceptional surge in spiritual activity and service during the first ten days of Ramadan. Official statistics released by the General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque revealed figures reflecting the immense efforts exerted to serve the pilgrims. These efforts culminated in the distribution of over 9.5 million iftar meals, a scene embodying the highest ideals of Islamic generosity and compassion.
An integrated service system and millions of figures
distributed 9,581,735 iftar meals to those fasting in the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque. Services extended beyond food to include providing water to pilgrims, with consumption of blessed Zamzam water (both chilled and regular) reaching approximately 15,333 cubic meters. This reflects the immense logistical capabilities in ensuring the delivery of this blessed water to millions of pilgrims and worshippers.
The historical depth of serving pilgrims and Umrah performers
These efforts are an extension of a long historical legacy for which Mecca and Medina have been known since ancient times: the provision of food and water to pilgrims. What was once accomplished through simple individual efforts has transformed in the prosperous Saudi era into a massive institutional system managed according to the latest technologies and international standards. These services are considered an integral part of the identity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which God has honored with the service of the Two Holy Mosques, and the state dedicates all its human and material resources to ensuring the comfort of visitors.
Special needs care and field guidance
In line with its commitment to promoting humanitarian values and facilitating religious rites, the Authority paid special attention to the elderly and people with disabilities. A total of individuals from the various wheelchair services, enabling them to perform their rituals with ease. Furthermore, qualified field teams provided guidance and support to 586,881 visitors, utilizing multiple languages to effectively communicate with pilgrims of diverse nationalities. Additionally, over 104,000 pilgrims benefited from the facilitated exit procedures.
Strategic importance and global impact
The importance of these figures is not limited to their statistical context alone, but they also carry profound implications at the regional and international levels:
- Locally: These figures reflect the success of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals aimed at accommodating the increasing numbers of pilgrims and visitors while raising the quality of services provided.
- Islamically and internationally: These services affirm the Kingdom’s leading role in the care of Islamic holy sites, and enhance the civilized image of the Islamic religion through scenes of cohesion and precise organization of millions of people in one place.
The success of the plan for the first ten days of Ramadan is a positive indicator for the remainder of the holy month, as efforts are combined between all security, service and health sectors to ensure a safe and reassuring spiritual experience for everyone who visits the ancient House and the Mosque of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him.
