Schedule of Imams of the Two Holy Mosques for the middle of Dhu al-Qi'dah 1445
The General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina has announced the weekly schedule for the Imams of the Two Holy Mosques, covering the period from Sunday, Dhul-Qa'dah 9 to Saturday, Dhul-Qa'dah 15, 1445 AH. This announcement comes as part of ongoing organizational efforts aimed at enriching the religious experience for pilgrims and providing a spiritually uplifting and tranquil atmosphere, especially with the approach of the Hajj season.
Historical background and organizational significance
This step reflects the pivotal role played by the Presidency of Religious Affairs, recently established by royal decree, in overseeing all matters related to imams, muezzins, preachers, and religious instruction at the Two Holy Mosques. Under the leadership of His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais, the Presidency aims to amplify the religious message of the Two Holy Mosques and disseminate the values of moderation and tolerance throughout the world, in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which places great emphasis on serving pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors.
Details of the Imamate schedule at the Two Holy Mosques
According to the official schedule for the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Sheikh Dr. Waleed Al-Shamsan, while Sheikh Badr Al-Turki. Sheikh Professor Dr. Yasser Al-Dosari, and Sheikh Professor Dr. Faisal Ghazzawi.
At the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, the schedule stipulates that Sheikh Professor Dr. Muhammad Barhaji, Sheikh Salehwill lead the Asr prayer Ahmed Al-Hudhaifi, Sheikh Dr. Abdulbari Al-Thubaitiwill lead the Isha prayer Ali Al-Hudhaifi.
Importance and influence in the Islamic world
Leading prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina is among the most prestigious and honorable religious positions in the Islamic world. Imams are carefully selected based on rigorous criteria, including profound Islamic knowledge, memorization of the Holy Quran, a beautiful voice, and public acceptance. This process becomes particularly important as the Hajj season approaches, when pilgrims begin arriving in the Holy Land. The early announcement of the imam schedules is an integral part of the comprehensive services provided by the Kingdom to ensure the comfort of pilgrims and facilitate the performance of their rituals in a spiritually uplifting and organized atmosphere. Millions of Muslims around the world follow their prayers daily via live broadcasts, making their voices a symbol of the spiritual unity of the Muslim Ummah.
