As the sun rises on Wednesday, Muslims in Saudi Arabia welcome the fifteenth day of Ramadan, marking the midpoint of the holy month. This significant day calls upon those fasting to renew their resolve and make the most of the remaining days of forgiveness and mercy. Attention is focused on prayer times, particularly the times for beginning and ending the fast (Imsak), which vary from region to region due to the Kingdom's vast geographical expanse.
Midpoint of the holy month and the importance of timing
The 15th of Ramadan marks a significant milestone in the holy month, as it begins the countdown to the last ten days. In this context, those fasting and residents throughout the Kingdom are keen to observe the precise times for the pre-dawn meal (suhoor) and the breaking of the fast (iftar), following the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in hastening the breaking of the fast and delaying the pre-dawn meal (suhoor). The variation in timing between cities in the Eastern, Western, and Central regions reflects the apparent movement of the sun, with the breaking of the fast occurring earlier in the Eastern Province, such as Dammam, compared to the capital, Riyadh, or cities on the western coast, such as Jeddah.
List of Imsak and Iftar times for Wednesday, 15th of Ramadan
According to the data received and the approved calendar for the cities of the Kingdom, the times for the Fajr (Imsak) and Maghrib (Iftar) prayers for this day are as follows:
- Dammam: Fajr 4:41 AM - Maghrib 5:43 PM.
- Riyadh: Fajr 5:55 AM - Maghrib 5:58 PM.
- Mecca: Fajr 5:23 AM – Maghrib 6:27 PM.
- Medina: Fajr 5:24 AM – Maghrib 6:26 PM.
- Jeddah: Fajr 5:26 AM - Maghrib 6:29 PM.
- Abha: Fajr 5:12 AM - Maghrib 6:17 PM.
- Tabuk: Fajr 5:35 AM - Maghrib 6:36 PM.
- Buraidah: Fajr 5:06 AM - Maghrib 6:08 PM.
- Hail: Fajr 5:15 AM - Maghrib 6:16 PM.
- Al-Baha: Fajr 5:16 AM - Maghrib 6:21 PM.
- Arar: Dawn 5:17 AM - Sunset 6:17 PM.
- Sakaka: Fajr 5:20 am - Maghrib 6:21 pm.
- Jazan: Fajr 5:12 AM - Maghrib 6:18 PM.
- Najran: Fajr 5:05 AM - Maghrib 6:11 PM.
Geographical diversity and its impact on time zones
This list illustrates the natural time differences resulting from each city's location relative to the meridians. While residents of Dammam break their fast relatively early, those in western and northwestern regions like Tabuk and Jeddah wait longer to see the sunset. This diversity gives Ramadan its unique character in the Kingdom, where the rituals of breaking the fast and prayers extend across a vast geographical area, uniting hearts despite the time differences.
