Imsak and Iftar times for Friday, the 10th of Ramadan, in Saudi Arabian cities
Today, Friday, the 10th of Ramadan, brings with it a special atmosphere of faith and spirituality, as those fasting bid farewell to the first third of this blessed month, known as the days of mercy, and prepare to welcome the second third. In this context, citizens and residents of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are keen to accurately determine prayer times, particularly the times for Imsak (the start of the fast) and Iftar (the breaking of the fast), to ensure the validity of their fast and religious observances.
The National Center for Meteorology, the official body responsible for monitoring weather conditions and astronomical calculations, has announced the detailed times for the Fajr (dawn) and Maghrib (sunset) prayers across the Kingdom's various regions and governorates. These times reflect the Kingdom's wide geographical diversity, resulting in significant time differences between eastern, western, northern, and southern cities.
The importance of knowing the exact prayer times in the Kingdom
Knowing the precise prayer times is of paramount importance in a country the size of Saudi Arabia, which spans a vast geographical area. The time difference between the Maghrib prayer in Dammam (east) and the Maghrib prayer in Tabuk (northwest) can sometimes exceed an hour. This geographical diversity reflects the magnificence of the Creator and the vastness of the country, and necessitates that those fasting rely on official and reliable sources such as the Umm al-Qura calendar and statements issued by relevant authorities to avoid errors in determining the timing of Iftar (breaking the fast) and Suhoor (pre-dawn meal).
Schedule of Imsak and Iftar times for Friday, the 10th of Ramadan
Below is a detailed list of Fajr (dawn) and Maghrib (sunset) prayer times in a number of cities in the Kingdom for today:
- Dammam: Fajr 4:46 AM - Maghrib 5:40 PM.
- Riyadh: Fajr 5:00 AM - Maghrib 5:55 PM.
- Mecca: Fajr 5:27 AM – Maghrib 6:25 PM.
- Medina: Fajr 5:28 AM – Maghrib 6:23 PM.
- Jeddah: Fajr 5:29 AM - Maghrib 6:27 PM.
- Abha: Fajr 5:16 AM - Maghrib 6:16 PM.
- Tabuk: Fajr 5:40 AM - Maghrib 6:33 PM.
- Buraidah: Fajr 5:11 AM - Maghrib 6:05 PM.
- Hail: Fajr 5:20 am - Maghrib 6:13 pm.
- Al-Baha: Fajr 5:20 am - Maghrib 6:19 pm.
- Arar: Dawn 5:22 AM – Sunset 6:13 PM.
- Sakaka: Fajr 5:25 AM – Maghrib 6:17 PM.
- Jazan: Fajr 5:15 AM - Maghrib 6:17 PM.
- Najran: Fajr 5:09 AM - Maghrib 6:09 PM.
Spiritual atmosphere on the 10th of Ramadan
The tenth day of Ramadan marks a significant milestone for those fasting, as their resolve to make the most of the remaining days of this blessed month intensifies. Mosques throughout the Kingdom, particularly the Two Holy Mosques, witness a large influx of worshippers and pilgrims eager to perform prayers and recite the Quran during these auspicious times. Social activity also flourishes through communal iftar meals and the strengthening of family ties, reinforcing the social bonds and values of solidarity that characterize Saudi society.
