Grand Mosque reveals intensive sanitation and iftar services for millions during Ramadan

MAKKAH, Mar 13 (Arab News): There is an exceptionally high level of sanitation and iftar services at the Grand Mosque in Makkah for millions of worshippers and visitors this Ramadan, according to the General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.
The authority recently told Arab News exclusively that the plan includes an expanded workforce operating around the clock, with ground staff and supervisory personnel working across two and three shifts respectively.
The mosque has defined operational zones: four sites around the circumambulation courtyard, two along the Sa’i walkway, three covering the corridors and outer courtyards, and three dedicated rooftop areas.
Each zone has its own supervisor, shift leader and standing crew to guarantee rapid response and tight operational discipline. Cleaning crews work continuously without shutting down any area, deploying light, easily maneuverable equipment through the dense crowds so as not to disrupt or obstruct worship. Field operations rooms are in constant contact with supervisors via communication devices, resolving reports within minutes. A dedicated surge plan kicks in during the three peak windows of the day, which are the lead-up to Maghrib prayer, the post-iftar rush, and the period following Tarawih.