• Moumi Mousumi
• 18 Mar, 2025

A feast of kindness.! Saudi officials have dished out nearly 11 million iftar meals to worshippers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the first half of Ramadan 2025. With more Umrah pilgrims flocking in, the numbers are soaring—here’s how it’s all happening.!

Details & Context

By Monday, the 17th day of Ramadan, the General Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques hit a big milestone: 10,822,999 iftar meals served. That’s not all—they’ve also handed out 10,290,000 packets of dates to break the fast. This Ramadan, Muslims worldwide fast from dawn to dusk and these meals are a lifeline for pilgrims and visitors at Islam’s holiest sites.

Why the huge jump in meals this year.? More people are coming for Umrah, a special pilgrimage, boosting the crowds at Makkah and Madinah. The authority set up special iftar zones at both mosques, keeping everything clean and safe with strict health rules. They even launched an online tool before Ramadan, letting people and charities sign up to donate meals—a smart move that’s feeding millions.

Quotes

- “We’re seeing more pilgrims, so we’re serving more meals,” said an official from the General Authority.

- “It’s all about making Ramadan special and safe for everyone,” a mosque worker shared.

Additional Information

Ramadan’s a big deal for Muslims—it’s a month of prayer, fasting and giving. The Two Holy Mosques are the heart of this, drawing millions every year. This time, the numbers are up and so is the generosity. Alongside meals, the authority’s making sure worshippers get dates—a traditional way to break the fast. The online donation system is a fresh twist, letting anyone pitch in from anywhere to feed the faithful.

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Impact Analysis

This meal surge is a win for pilgrims—free food keeps them strong for worship. For Saudi Arabia, it’s a chance to shine as a host, handling bigger crowds smoothly. Local businesses might see a boost too, supplying all that food. On the flip side, managing millions of meals takes serious planning—any slip-up could strain resources or safety. Still, it’s a powerful show of community spirit in a holy season.

Nearly 11 million iftar meals in just half of Ramadan.? That’s a massive effort lighting up the Two Holy Mosques. With pilgrims pouring in and donations flowing, Makkah and Madinah are feeding souls and stomachs alike. Ramadan’s halfway done but the generosity’s just getting started.!

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