Imsak and Iftar times for the 5th of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia: Prayer times schedule
With the dawn of the fifth day of Ramadan 1447 AH, the fasting residents of Saudi Arabia are increasingly keen to know times for Imsak ( ) and Iftar (the breaking of the fast) to ensure they perform their religious duties at the correct times. The National Center for Meteorology and other relevant authorities have announced the exact prayer times, as today, Sunday, the 5th of Ramadan, is a day of renewed commitment to obedience and drawing closer to God.
Prayer times in the Eastern Province and other regions
According to official data, the Fajr (dawn) prayer time (the time to begin fasting) in Dammam today will be at 4:51 AM , meaning that people should stop eating and drinking a few minutes before this time as a precaution. The Maghrib (sunset) prayer time (the time to break the fast) will be at 5:36 PM , marking the end of another day of fasting.
Geographical diversity and its impact on time zones
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is characterized by its vast geographical area, which creates a noticeable time difference in prayer times between its eastern, western, northern, and southern cities. For example, cities in the Eastern Province, such as Dammam and Khobar, break their fast and begin the fast earlier than other regions of the Kingdom, while cities in the Western Province, such as Jeddah, Mecca, and Medina, begin later. This variation reflects the magnificence of the Creator in the alternation of night and day, and necessitates that those fasting adhere to the precise timings of their local calendar.
The importance of adhering to official schedules
Adhering to the prayer times issued by the Umm al-Qura calendar and the National Center for Meteorology is essential for the validity of the fast. These entities play a vital role in determining prayer times based on precise astronomical calculations that take into account the longitude and latitude of each city. Those fasting are always advised to follow daily updates and not rely on the prayer times of other cities to avoid errors in the timing of the pre-dawn meal (suhoor) or the breaking of the fast (iftar).
Schedule of Imsak and Iftar times for today, the 5th of Ramadan
Below is a detailed table showing the times for Fajr (dawn) and Maghrib (sunset) prayers in the major cities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for today:
| City | Fajr time (Imsak) | Maghrib time (Iftar) |
| Riyadh | 5:04 | 5:52 |
| Mecca | 5:31 | 6:22 |
| AL Madinah AL Munawwarah | 5:33 | 6:20 |
| grandmother | 5:34 | 6:24 |
| Dammam | 4:51 | 5:36 |
| Abha | 5:19 | 6:14 |
| Tabuk | 5:46 | 6:29 |
| Buraydah | 5:16 | 6:01 |
| Hail | 5:25 | 6:09 |
| The courtyard | 5:24 | 6:16 |
| Juniper | 5:28 | 6:09 |
| Sakaka | 5:31 | 6:13 |
| Jazan | 5:18 | 6:15 |
| Najran | 5:12 | 6:08 |
It is worth noting that the month of Ramadan in the Kingdom holds a unique spiritual significance, as all eyes turn to the Two Holy Mosques, and tranquility pervades the entire country. We ask God to accept everyone's fasting and prayers.
