Imsak and Iftar times for the 4th of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia for all cities
The National Center for Meteorology and other relevant authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced the fasting and breaking-of-the-fast times for Saturday, the 4th of Ramadan 1447 AH. Those fasting throughout the Kingdom are keen to accurately determine the times for Fajr (dawn) and Maghrib (sunset) prayers to ensure the validity of their fast and to follow the Sunnah (Prophetic tradition) of hastening the breaking of the fast and delaying the pre-dawn meal (suhoor).
The importance of accurately determining prayer times in Saudi cities
Knowing the precise prayer times is particularly important in Saudi Arabia due to its vast geographical area, which creates significant time differences between the eastern, western, northern, and southern regions. For example, fasting and breaking the fast begin in cities in the Eastern Province, such as Dammam, before the capital, Riyadh, and cities on the Red Sea coast, such as Jeddah and Mecca, experience later sunset, reflecting the Kingdom's considerable geographical diversity.
Ramadan atmosphere in the Kingdom
The fourth day of Ramadan this year falls on a Saturday, lending a special social character to the Iftar meal, as Saudi and resident families gather in a uniquely spiritual atmosphere. Mosques, particularly the Two Holy Mosques, are filled with worshippers and pilgrims who flock from all corners of the world to perform Umrah and Taraweeh prayers, feeling the profound significance of the time and place in the birthplace of revelation.
Schedule of Imsak and Iftar times (4 Ramadan)
According to official data, the Fajr (dawn) prayer time in Dammam is at 4:52 AM, while the Maghrib (sunset) prayer, marking the time to break the fast, is at 5:36 PM. Below is a detailed list showing the Fajr (pre-dawn) and Maghrib (breaking the fast) prayer times in major cities across the Kingdom:
| City | Fajr Adhan | Maghrib Adhan |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | 5:05 | 5:51 |
| Mecca | 5:32 | 6:21 |
| AL Madinah AL Munawwarah | 5:33 | 6:19 |
| grandmother | 5:34 | 6:24 |
| Dammam | 4:52 | 5:36 |
| Abha | 5:20 | 6:13 |
| Tabuk | 5:46 | 6:28 |
| Buraydah | 5:16 | 6:01 |
| Hail | 5:26 | 6:08 |
| The courtyard | 5:24 | 6:16 |
| Juniper | 5:29 | 6:08 |
| Sakaka | 5:32 | 6:12 |
| Jazan | 5:19 | 6:14 |
| Najran | 5:13 | 6:07 |
Experts and specialists always advise drinking sufficient amounts of water between Iftar and Suhoor meals, and eating fiber-rich foods to ensure the necessary energy during fasting hours, especially given the different climatic conditions in the various regions of the Kingdom.
