RIYADH: About 33.8 million iftar meals were distributed at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the fasting month of Ramadan that culminated in the Eid celebration that began on Friday.
The figure reflects the Kingdom’s care for worshippers and its commitment to providing an integrated spiritual atmosphere.
The iftar distribution operations were carried out under an integrated service system overseen by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.
This included organized locations and health standards to ensure smooth and safe distribution for worshippers and Umrah performers, particularly during peak periods before the Maghrib prayer, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
These efforts demonstrated effective coordination in crowd management and operational services, enhancing the quality of services at the two holy mosques in line with Saudi Vision 2030, it added.
The food was served in designated iftar areas at the mosques, in adherence with strict health standards to ensure the safety of worshippers.
The authority introduced an online service prior to the holy month through which individuals, charitable organizations and endowments could submit requests to donate iftar meals.
