Dateline: [City, Date] — The administration of the Two Holy Mosques has reported a remarkable influx of visitors to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, with 5,735,016 people arriving in the past week. Notably, 527,152 of these visitors specifically attended the shrine of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), reflecting the continued significance of this sacred site to Muslims around the world.
This announcement follows a recent report indicating that Al-Masjid an-Nabawi experienced a total of 281 million visitors and worshippers in the year 1445 AH, marking a substantial increase of 25 million from the previous year. The growing numbers underscore the mosque’s central role in the religious life of the Muslim community.
Additionally, the shrine of the Prophet Muhammad saw 11 million visitors performing prayers and paying their respects over the past year. This figure represents an increase of 1.8 million compared to the previous year, further highlighting the shrine’s enduring spiritual importance and the increased commitment of Muslims to engage in pilgrimage and reverence.
The administration’s efforts to accommodate and facilitate the large number of visitors continue to support the mosque’s status as a pivotal center of worship and devotion.