RIYADH — Hundreds of worshipers begin performing the ritual of Itikaf (seclusion for worship) on the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah with the holy month of Ramadan coming into its last 10 days.
The Two Holy Mosques welcomed worshipers observing Itikaf after finishing registration and receiving permits to carry out this ritual. Itikaf implies staying in a mosque solely for the aim of worship and meditation. Throughout this era these worshipers wouldn’t exit from the mosque for worldly functions, aside from important wants, and commit their complete time for studying the Holy Qur’an and interact in prayers looking for forgiveness and blessings of Allah.
They earnestly attempt to get nearer to God by prayers, worship and glorification of His names.
The Basic Authority for the Care of Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has supplied a complete system of companies to make sure a spiritually enriching and tranquil setting for this act of worship. The authority has supplied companies for worshipers observing Itikaf, together with steerage, group, healthcare, translation, hospitality, and important provides, to make sure a cushty and spiritually fulfilling expertise.
Area groups have additionally been assigned to handle the circulation of entry and exit and to supervise the supply of companies, permitting these observing Itikaf to totally dedicate themselves to worship.
Earlier, the authority began registration for Itikaf on the Two Holy Mosques for women and men worshipers, together with Umrah pilgrims, from Ramadan 3, similar to Feb. 20. The authority clarified then that Itikaf will begin on Ramadan 20 similar to March 9 and proceed till the tip of Ramadan 30, in keeping with the accredited organizational plan.
The authority affirmed its dedication to organizing Itikaf companies in a way that facilitates worshipers performing their rituals in a secure and spiritually organized setting, reflecting the prime quality of companies supplied to guests of the Two Holy Mosques in the course of the holy month.




