RIYADH: As Ramadan approaches its end, the pace of life in Saudi Arabia begins to shift. For some, the last ten nights are dedicated to devotion and prayer, while for others, they are spent preparing for Eid Al-Fitr, the feast that marks the end of fasting.
The difference is evident, but how people perceive it differs according to their priorities, routines, and even where they live. The last ten nights have a different feeling—everything becomes calmer and more peaceful,” remarked Albendri Al-Majlad, a recent university graduate living in Riyadh. Even people’s hearts feel lighter. The atmosphere in mosques has changed dramatically since the start of Ramadan.
At first, we are preoccupied with iftars, gatherings, and social events, but in the past ten nights, the emphasis has shifted fully to worship, anticipation, and quiet thought,” she explained.
During these final nights, mosques around Saudi Arabia grow increasingly crowded as people devote themselves to prayer in hopes of witnessing Laylat Al-Qadr, the Night of Decree. In Islam, this night is thought to be when God decides the fate of all creation for the future year, decreeing things of life, death, and destiny.
Because the exact day is unclear, Muslims devote themselves to intensive worship over the last ten nights, hoping to witness its blessings.
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