Why Tarawih Rows Thin Out As Ramadan Progresses

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Why Tarawih Rows Thin Out As Ramadan Progresses
Feb 20, 2026
Luqman Awwal Agono

In the first nights of Ramadan, mosques across Nigeria overflow with worshipers.

Prayer rows stretch beyond the doors, and the atmosphere feels spiritually alive.

But as the fasting days increase, something changes.

The crowds begin to reduce.

By the second and third week, many mosques that were once packed are now half-filled.

Today on Nigeria Daily, we examine why Tarawih attendance drops as Ramadan progresses, what worshipers are experiencing, and what Islam teaches about consistency in worship.