More than 1 million iftar meals distributed at Prophet’s Mosque during first third of Ramadan

A young volunteer gives out iftar meals to worshippers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. (@wmngovsa)

A man recites the Qur’an whilst waiting for sunset to break his fast at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. (@wmngovsa)

• More than 6 million people visited the mosque during the first ten days of Ramadan
• Nearly 300,000 worshippers were able to pray in the Holy Rawdah after booking a time slot to do so

RIYADH: Around 1.3 million iftar meals have been distributed to visitors at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the first third of Ramadan.

Employees prepare spreads on which iftar meals will be eaten at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. (@wmngovsa)

Over 1.2 million bottles of Zamzam were distributed to worshippers at the mosque during the same period. In addition to this, 14,000 dispensing containers dotted around the mosque are filled three times a day to provide an adequate amount of the holy water to visitors.

Zamzam, dates and other items can be seen as part of iftar meals provided at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. (@wmngovsa)

More than 6 million people visited the mosque during the first ten days of Ramadan and nearly 300,000 worshippers were able to pray in the Holy Rawdah after booking a time slot to do so.

Worshippers perform the taraweeh prayer at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. (@wmngovsa)

The Holy Rawdah lies between the Sacred Chamber (known as the Prophet’s house), and the Prophet’s Minbar (or pulpit). This southeastern section of the Prophet’s Mosque is where his house once stood, where he lived with his wife Aisha bint Abu Bakr and is buried. It is of extremely great religious value to Muslims.