Aerial photographs released by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) capture the Grand Mosque in Makkah filled with worshippers during the last ten nights of Ramzan, one of the most spiritually significant periods of the holy month.
Taken from nearly 1,000 metres above the city, the images show large numbers of Umrah performers and visitors gathered across the mosque’s courtyards and prayer areas, moving in organised patterns while performing their rituals.
SPA accompanied the aviation unit of the Presidency of State Security on the 25th night of Ramzan to document the atmosphere at the Grand Mosque as thousands arrived for prayers.
The photographs also reveal the vast scale of the mosque complex and surrounding areas of Makkah, highlighting major expansion projects designed to accommodate increasing numbers of pilgrims.
Authorities have deployed extensive services and crowd management measures to ensure a safe and orderly environment for worshippers performing Umrah and prayers during the peak days of Ramzan.
Grand Mosque from the skies
