Roof of Masjid Al Nabawi reopened to worshippers

RIYADH (92 News) – The Saudi authorities reopened the roof of Masjid Al Nabawi to worshipers on Friday.

In a tweet, the Haramain Sharifain administration said: "To accommodate more worshipers due to the application of precautionary measures, the roof of Masjid Al Nabawi, Madinah will be opened for Maghrib and Isha Prayers starting today."

NEWS | To accomodate more worshipers due to the application of precautionary measures, the roof of Masjid Al Nabawi, Madinah will be opened for Maghrib and Isha Prayers starting today pic.twitter.com/snODAthseg

— Haramain Sharifain (@hsharifain) January 6, 2022

Worshippers are now able to perform Maghrib and Isha prayers on the roof while observing preventative measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The roof of the Masjid Al Nabawi can accommodate around 10,000 worshippers and a number of entrances have been equipped with thermal cameras and personnel to enable safe access.