Riyadh, Feb. 16 -- Saudi authorities have completed wide-ranging operational, religious and municipal preparations for Ramzan 2026, as Makkah and Madinah prepare to receive millions of worshippers and Umrah performers during one of the busiest periods of the year.

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque said it has finalised its seasonal operational and technical readiness through a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing service quality, improving efficiency and ensuring the highest safety standards at the Two Holy Mosques.

According to the authority, the strategy has been designed to manage peak prayer times and operate at maximum capacity through trained personnel and coordination ...