The Governor of Riyadh performs Eid al-Fitr prayers at the Imam Turki Mosque
His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region, performed the Eid al-Fitr prayer this morning with a large congregation at the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in the heart of Riyadh. This great Islamic ritual marks the culmination of the blessed month of Ramadan, embodying joy, happiness, and unity between the leadership and the people in a magnificent display of faith that reflects the deep bonds within Saudi society.
Details of the Eid al-Fitr sermon
The prayer was led by Sheikh Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Sheikh, a faculty member at the Higher Institute for the Judiciary. He began his Eid sermon by praising and glorifying God Almighty, followed by prayers and peace upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In his sermon, Sheikh Al Sheikh called upon the congregation to fear God Almighty in private and in public, and to be mindful of His countless blessings. He emphasized the importance of adhering to the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and expressing joy and happiness on the day of Eid, which represents a reward for Muslims after completing the obligatory fast of Ramadan.
The preacher highlighted the blessings of security, safety, stability, and prosperity that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia enjoys under the wise leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister – may God protect them both. He prayed to God Almighty to preserve this generous nation, its leadership and its people, and to perpetuate the blessings of security and prosperity upon it and all Muslim lands, and to accept from everyone their fasting, prayers, and good deeds.
The historical significance of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque
The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque, where the Eid prayer was held, is one of the most important religious and historical landmarks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located in the historic Qasr al-Hukm district in the heart of Riyadh, the mosque stands as a historical symbol linking the Kingdom's rich past with its prosperous present. For decades, it has been customary for imams, kings, and princes of the Saudi state to perform major prayers, such as Friday and Eid prayers, at this mosque, lending the event a profound national significance and reflecting the Kingdom's deep-rooted commitment to its Islamic heritage.
Attendance of Their Highnesses, Princes and Officials
The Eid al-Fitr prayer was attended by a large number of princes and officials. Among those who performed the prayer alongside His Royal Highness the Governor of Riyadh were: His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Musa'id bin Abdulrahman, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Mishari bin Abdulaziz, His Royal Highness Prince Mutaib bin Thunayyan bin Mohammed, His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thunayyan, His Royal Highness Prince Fahd bin Musa'id bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, and His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Saad bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saud.
The prayer was also performed by His Highness Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Abdulrahman, His Highness Prince Dr. Mohammed bin Salman bin Mohammed bin Saud, His Highness Prince Khalid bin Saud bin Khalid bin Mohammed, His Highness Prince Mohammed bin Saad bin Khalid bin Mohammed, His Highness Prince Hathloul bin Saud bin Hathloul bin Thunayyan, His Highness Prince Khalid bin Thunayyan bin Mohammed, His Highness Prince Dr. Nayef bin Thunayyan bin Mohammed, and His Highness Prince Bandar bin Saad bin Khalid bin Mohammed.
Also participating in the ritual were His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Turki bin Abdulaziz, Advisor at the Royal Court, His Highness Prince Sultan bin Saud bin Mohammed, His Highness Prince Dr. Saad bin Saud bin Mohammed, Member of the Shura Council, His Highness Prince Mohammed bin Mutaib bin Thunayyan bin Mohammed, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Turki bin Faisal bin Turki I, and His Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Thunayyan bin Mohammed.
Also present were His Highness Prince Sultan bin Saad bin Khalid, Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the State of Kuwait, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, His Highness Prince Abdulrahman bin Saad bin Abdulrahman bin Saad, His Highness Prince Nawaf bin Saad bin Abdullah bin Abdulrahman, His Highness Prince Thunayyan bin Khalid bin Abdullah bin Thunayyan, and His Royal Highness Prince Bandar bin Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Assistant Head of General Intelligence.
The attendees also included His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, His Highness Prince Mishaal bin Mutaib bin Thunayyan bin Mohammed, His Royal Highness Prince Abdul-Ilah bin Abdulrahman bin Nasser, His Royal Highness Prince Fahd bin Saif Al-Nasr bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, His Highness Prince Saud bin Nasser bin Saud bin Farhan, His Royal Highness Prince Fawaz bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, His Royal Highness Prince Sultan bin Abdullah bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, and His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Mohammed bin Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz.
His Highness was joined in prayer by His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf and His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh. Also present were the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kingdom, Bandar Mohammed Al-Attiyah; His Excellency the Deputy Governor of Riyadh, Mr. Suleiman bin Mohammed Al-Qannas; the Acting Director of Riyadh Police, Major General Mansour bin Nasser Al-Otaibi; and a large gathering of dignitaries, officials, and senior civilian and military personnel.
