The General Authority for Care of the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia has announced that registration for Itikaf at both the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah will open on March 5. According to the Saudi Gazette, the registration process will start at 11:00 AM local time on the authority’s official website and will remain open until all available slots for the ritual are filled. Permits for Itikaf will be issued online, subject to certain conditions and criteria.
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Itikaf, a religious ritual observed during Ramadan, involves Muslims retreating to a mosque for uninterrupted worship and prayer during the final ten days of the holy month. This year, Itikaf is scheduled to begin on Ramadan 20 (March 20) and will continue until the end of Ramadan. Following the example of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), it provides an opportunity to deepen one’s connection with Allah, free from daily distractions.
Ramadan commenced on March 1 in Saudi Arabia and on March 2 in Pakistan, with thousands of worshippers expected to take part in Itikaf at the two holy mosques.
