• More than 14 million people have attended prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, since the beginning of Ramadan. All photos: SPA
    More than 14 million people have attended prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, since the beginning of Ramadan. All photos: SPA
  • Al Masjid an Nabawi, or the Prophet's Mosque, is the second largest mosque in the world and the second holiest site in Islam.
    Al Masjid an Nabawi, or the Prophet's Mosque, is the second largest mosque in the world and the second holiest site in Islam.
  • The mosque can accommodate one million worshippers, plus 800,000 in the courtyard.
    The mosque can accommodate one million worshippers, plus 800,000 in the courtyard.
  • Ramadan is the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar.
    Ramadan is the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar.
  • The last day of Ramadan is expected to be on May 1.
    The last day of Ramadan is expected to be on May 1.

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Worshippers at the Prophet's Mosque in Saudi Arabia - in pictures

14 million worshippers have visited the mosque so far during Ramadan

The National

April 23, 2022

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Updated: April 23, 2022, 9:14 AM
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