Over 3 million worshippers prayed in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

More than 3 million worshippers attended prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on the 22nd day of Ramadan. This turnout is one of the largest so far this holy month. Detailed figures show significant participation during various prayers. Almost 592,100 worshippers performed the Fajr prayer early in the morning. Then, 518,000 attended the Dhuhr prayer, followed by 547,700 for Asr. The Maghrib prayer saw 710,500 participants, while 732,700 worshippers gathered for the Isha and Taraweeh prayers. A total of 662,500 pilgrims entered the mosque through its main gates. The King Abdulaziz Gate recorded the highest numbers, with 235,800 pilgrims using it. Other busy entrances included King Fahd Gate, Bab Al Umrah, Bab Al Hudaybiyah, and Bab Al Salam. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah used advanced crowd control and digital tracking to manage the large volumes of worshippers safely. The high attendance is linked to the belief that Laylat Al Qadr, or the Night of Power, may occur in the final ten nights of Ramadan. Many worshippers aim to pray during these nights for greater spiritual rewards. This belief led to increased numbers on the 23rd night of Ramadan.