Schedule of Imams of the Two Holy Mosques approved until 6th of Dhul-Hijjah | Saudi Arabia News
In a significant organizational step coinciding with the arrival of pilgrims for Hajj, the General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has approved schedule for the imams of the Two Holy Mosques. This schedule covers the period from Sunday, the 30th of Dhul-Qa'dah, to Saturday, the 6th of Dhul-Hijjah. This blessed step is part of the Presidency's ongoing and diligent efforts to organize prayers and facilitate their observance for all worshippers and visitors, ensuring the smooth performance of religious rites in an atmosphere of tranquility and peace.
Details of the schedule of imams of the Two Holy Mosques at the Grand Mosque
The General Presidency for Religious Affairs has revealed the schedule of imams for the Grand Mosque in Mecca during this blessed period. It has been decided that His Eminence Sheikh Professor Dr. Abdullah Al-Juhani will lead the Fajr (dawn) prayer, while His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Osama Khayyat will lead the Dhuhr (noon) prayer. The Presidency further stated that His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Humaid will lead the Asr (afternoon) prayer, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Al-Waleed Al-Shamsan will lead the Maghrib (sunset) prayer, and His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Maher Al-Muaiqly will lead the Isha (night) prayer. This distribution reflects the leadership's commitment to selecting a distinguished group of senior reciters and scholars to lead Muslims in the holiest place on earth.
Distribution of prayers in the Prophet's Mosque
Regarding the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, the Presidency announced that all arrangements have been finalized to ensure the comfort of worshippers and visitors. The Presidency stated that Sheikh Dr. Salah Al-Budair will lead the Fajr prayer, Sheikh Dr. Khalid Al-Muhanna will lead the Dhuhr prayer, and Sheikh Professor Dr. Muhammad Barhaji will lead the Asr prayer. The Presidency also indicated that Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Qarafi will lead the Maghrib prayer, and Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Buaijan will lead the Isha prayer.
Historical attention to organizing the affairs of imams and muezzins
The organization of the Imamate at the Two Holy Mosques carries a deep historical legacy spanning decades. Since the unification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the wise leadership has given great attention to the Two Holy Mosques, and this attention has developed institutionally, culminating recently in the establishment of the General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque as an independent body concerned with purely religious and spiritual matters. This historical development aims to raise the level of guidance and counseling services and ensure that the moderate message of the Two Holy Mosques is conveyed to the entire world. The early and precise approval of the Imams' schedules reflects the extent of administrative and organizational development achieved by the Kingdom's religious institutions, thus facilitating the performance of religious rites with ease and convenience for those visiting the Grand Mosque.
The spiritual and international impact of Hajj season arrangements
The announcement of the imams' schedules has an impact not only locally but also regionally and internationally. Millions of Muslims around the world eagerly await the voices of the imams of the Two Holy Mosques via live satellite and radio broadcasts, strengthening the Muslim Ummah's connection to its Qibla. Locally, this meticulous organization contributes to crowd management and guides pilgrims during the peak of the Hajj season, as listening to the recitations of renowned and beloved imams brings tranquility to the hearts of the pilgrims. The General Presidency for Religious Affairs affirmed that this measure falls within the framework of organizing the affairs of the imams at the Two Holy Mosques, enabling worshippers and visitors to perform their rituals in a spiritually uplifting and serene atmosphere, led by imams of knowledge, virtue, and competence, thus highlighting the radiant aspect of the noble services provided to Islam and Muslims.
