25mn worshippers, pilgrims flock to Masjid Al-Haram during 10 days of Ramadan

Mecca: 25 million worshippers and pilgrims visited the Grand Mosque in the first 10 days of Ramadan.

According to Saudi media, more than 5.5 million people also performed Umrah during this time.

The General Authority for the Two Holy Mosques has released new figures regarding the comprehensive arrangements made to accommodate the increasing number of worshippers.

More than 11,000 employees have been deployed to maintain order in the courtyards and passages of the Grand Mosque, while 350 Saudi supervisors oversee 4,000 workers who clean the mosque five times a day.

These workers are also responsible for guiding pilgrims to the Tawaf area, while all safety measures are ensured.

20,000 Zamzam water dispensers have been installed in the Grand Mosque to facilitate millions of pilgrims.

In addition, one of the world's largest cooling systems has been installed in the Grand Mosque, with a total capacity of 155,000 tons.