Prophet’s Mosque Records 21.6m Visitors in September
By Abdulrazaq Auwal
The Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah received 21,615,977 visitors in September 2026, according to the General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques.
The authority disclosed the figure in a statement highlighting visitor numbers and the use of services provided to worshippers at the mosque.
It said 1,449,791 visitors prayed in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah, the revered area within the mosque associated with the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) chamber and pulpit.
The authority also reported that 355,130 visitors used wayfinding services to navigate the mosque’s facilities, while 287,886 accessed guest care centres for assistance.
In addition, 81,243 people visited the Prophet’s Mosque Library, while the mosque’s exhibitions attracted 137,867 visitors during the month.
Prophet’s Mosque Records 21.6m Visitors in September
The figures highlight the scale of visitor activity at Islam’s second-holiest mosque and the demand for services designed to facilitate worship, improve navigation and enhance visitors’ understanding of the Prophet’s life and Islamic heritage.
The authority said the figures reflected its continued efforts to provide high-quality services, enrich visitors’ experiences and facilitate prayer in a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere.
The Prophet’s Mosque, located in Madinah, is one of Islam’s most significant religious sites and attracts millions of worshippers and visitors throughout the year, particularly during the Hajj and Umrah seasons.
The reported figures cover September 2026 and include visitors who accessed the mosque’s various religious, educational and support services.
