Over 5 Million Worshippers Visit Prophet’s Mosque in One Week

The Prophet’s Mosque received 5,845,458 worshippers between November 19-26. (SPA)
The Prophet’s Mosque received 5,845,458 worshippers between November 19-26. (SPA)
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Over 5 Million Worshippers Visit Prophet’s Mosque in One Week

The Prophet’s Mosque received 5,845,458 worshippers between November 19-26. (SPA)
The Prophet’s Mosque received 5,845,458 worshippers between November 19-26. (SPA)

The Prophet’s Mosque in Saudi Arabia's Madinah received 5,845,458 worshippers between November 19-26, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Prophet's Mosque organized and facilitated the entry of 525,559 visitors to the Prophet Mohammed’s tomb and welcomed 237,040, worshippers who performed prayers at Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah.

According to the authority, 11,826 people visited the sites allocated for the elderly and people with special needs, 59,435 people of different nationalities benefited from the communication services, in various languages, 12,545 people visited the mosque's library, 3,529 people visited exhibitions and museums, 11,826 people used phone services and other channels of communication, 69,420 people benefited from locative guidance services, and 57,067 people benefited from the transportation services.

The authority also distributed over 150,000 Zamzam water bottles, 91,161 Iftar meals, and 40,373 gifts to worshippers and visitors.



Saudi Leadership Congratulates Egyptian President on National Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Saudi Leadership Congratulates Egyptian President on National Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Tuesday a cable of congratulations to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on his country's National Day.

King Salman wished Sisi continued good health and the government and people of Egypt steady progress and prosperity.

He lauded the strong Saudi-Egyptian ties, emphasizing the shared desire to foster growth in all sectors.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent Sisi a similar cable on the occasion.