Large preparations… “Religious Affairs” strengthens the retreat sites in the Two Holy Mosques

The Presidency of Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has strengthened the retreat sites at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque. With a package of scientific and guidance lessons, Qur’anic circles to correct recitation, guidance screens designated for those in seclusion, and Qur’an cabinets equipped with new copies of the Noble Qur’an in the chapels prepared in places of seclusion. This is within the framework of the presidency’s plans to create a devotional atmosphere, serve the guest, and enrich his religious experience in the last ten days.
Today, Maghrib has begun for those in seclusion to enter their seclusion; Following the example of the Chosen One, amidst great preparations prepared by the religious presidency at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque; To create an atmosphere of faith for those in seclusion, within the framework of its plans for the last ten days, and to enrich their religious experience, with harmony and integration with the relevant sectors and partners for success in the Grand Mosque. To make this devotional ritual successful.

I’tikaf sites

The head of religious affairs, Sheikh Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, explained: While performing the Sunnah of Itikaf, the person who is in retreat must learn and understand its etiquette, and what is lawful and what is not lawful. So that he may follow the Sunnah and perform his seclusion with insight, and seek the sanctity of the Sacred House, in which seclusion is better than in other mosques, while being careful to adhere to the instructions issued by the concerned authorities and cooperate with them, maintain the cleanliness and purity of the place, and stay away from anything that distorts the sight, and is inconsistent with the etiquette and reverence of the Sacred House and its rituals. Itikaf, accompanied by devotion to God Almighty, constant worship, and taking advantage of the opportunities of these ten blessed nights in order to bring one closer to God and to please Him.

The Director of the Department of Guidance and Guidance at the Grand Mosque, Abdul Mohsen Al-Ghamdi, revealed that the number of people in seclusion during the Ramadan season 1445 AH (3000 male and female secluded people), and the third expansion, “first floor”, and section number: “106”, “114”, “119” were allocated for their seclusion. To facilitate their entry and exit.