• Al Masjid an Nabawi, also known as The Prophet’s Mosque, in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. All photos: SPA
    Al Masjid an Nabawi, also known as The Prophet’s Mosque, in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. All photos: SPA
  • More than 14 million worshippers prayed at The Prophet’s Mosque in the first 20 days of Ramadan.
    More than 14 million worshippers prayed at The Prophet’s Mosque in the first 20 days of Ramadan.
  • Plans are in motion to build a kindergarten at the site, to allow parents to concentrate fully on prayer.
    Plans are in motion to build a kindergarten at the site, to allow parents to concentrate fully on prayer.
  • An aerial view of The Prophet’s Mosque.
    An aerial view of The Prophet’s Mosque.
  • Millions of iftar meals have been served at The Prophet’s Mosque throughout Ramadan.
    Millions of iftar meals have been served at The Prophet’s Mosque throughout Ramadan.
  • Masjid Al Haram Mosque in Makkah.
    Masjid Al Haram Mosque in Makkah.
  • Masjid Al Haram can hold one million worshippers. Photo: SPA
    Masjid Al Haram can hold one million worshippers. Photo: SPA
  • Masjid Al Haram covers an area of 356,800 square metres.
    Masjid Al Haram covers an area of 356,800 square metres.
  • A bird's eye view of Masjid Al Haram Mosque, Makkah.
    A bird's eye view of Masjid Al Haram Mosque, Makkah.

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Ramadan 2022: a view from above of Madinah's Prophet's Mosque

Islam's second holiest site has hosted a throng of pilgrims throughout the holy month

The National

April 27, 2022

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Photographs have been released showing the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah from above.

The mosque, Islam's second holiest site, covers an area of 98,000 square metres.

The photos were released a day after Senegalese President Macky Sall visited the mosque in Saudi Arabia and was received by the Assistant General President for the Affairs of the Prophet's Mosque, Dr Mohammed Bin Ahmed Al Khudair.

At the end of his visit to the kingdom, Mr Sall performed Umrah.

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque said on Wednesday it was ready to host worshippers on the 27th and 29th nights of Ramadan, on which a large number of pilgrims traditionally visit.

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