Why Have the Saudi Kings Prioritized the Expansion of the Two Holy Mosques?

The expansions of the Two Holy Mosques by the Kings of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have been driven by both faith-based and practical motivations, starting from the era of the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud. These efforts combined the desire to enlarge the Grand Mosque and accommodate the increasing number of Muslims traveling to Makkah al-Mukarramah and al-Madinah al-Munawwarah each year. The motivations of the Kings of the Kingdom for expanding the Two Holy Mosques are reflected in the following efforts:

Addressing the increasing number of worshippers in the Two Holy Mosques.

Repairing the damage to the Two Holy Mosques caused by natural factors.

Seeking closeness to Allah by expanding his Grand Mosque and the Mosque of His Messenger, peace be upon him (PBUH).

Providing the opportunity for the largest possible number of pilgrims and Umrah performers to visit the Two Holy Mosques.