The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced that registration for i’tikaf during Ramadan at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah opened on Friday, 3 Ramadan 1447H, at 11 a.m.
The authority said i’tikaf will begin on 20 Ramadan and continue until the end of 30 Ramadan, in accordance with the approved organizational plan.
Registration will be available through the electronic portal at https://eservices.alharamain.gov.sa/login.
Applicants must log in, create a new account, or access the system via the Nafath platform for citizens and residents, then select the designated i’tikaf location at either the Grand Mosque or the Prophet’s Mosque, agree to the terms and conditions, complete the required information and submit the application.
The authority stated that applications will be reviewed based on approved capacity limits.
Successful applicants will receive a text message confirming their acceptance and providing nomination details.
It reaffirmed its commitment to organizing i’tikaf services in a way that enables worshippers to perform their rituals in a safe and well-regulated spiritual environment during Ramadan.