More than 30 types of lighting units, totaling over 118,000 units, have been used to illuminate the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, its courtyards, and attached facilities.The General Authority for the Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque is implementing international lighting standards to improve services at the Prophet’s Mosque.
It is noteworthy that the electric bulbs were first installed in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah in 1327 AH after it was initially lit by palm fronds.
Since then, the Prophet’s Mosque has undergone continuous development and construction, incorporating the latest lighting technologies of various types, sizes, and shapes.