The schedule of Imams of the Two Holy Mosques for Hajj week has been approved, with the participation of a select group of sheikhs

Approval of the schedule of the Imams of the Two Holy Mosques for the Hajj week

In an organizational step aimed at facilitating the performance of religious rites for pilgrims, the General Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has approved the weekly schedule for the Imams of the Two Holy Mosques. This schedule covers the period from Sunday, Dhul-Hijjah 7th to Saturday, Dhul-Hijjah 13th, which represents the peak of the Hajj season. This measure comes as part of ongoing efforts to organize prayers and provide a spiritually uplifting environment for all worshippers and pilgrims arriving from all corners of the earth.

Distribution of Imams in the Grand Mosque in Mecca

According to the schedule approved at the Grand Mosque, a select group of sheikhs have been appointed to lead the prayers during these blessed days. Sheikh Badr Al-Turki will lead the Fajr and Dhuhr prayers, while Sheikh Dr. Bandar Balila will lead the Asr and Maghrib prayers. The Isha prayer will be led by Sheikh Professor Dr. Yasser Al-Dosari, who enjoys widespread popularity and a large following among Muslims worldwide thanks to his moving and reverent recitation.

Prayer schedule at the Prophet's Mosque

In the city of the Prophet, at the Prophet's Mosque, a schedule of imams was approved to ensure the smooth flow and spirituality of the prayers. It was decided that Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Al-Hudhaifi would lead the Fajr and Dhuhr prayers. Sheikh Dr. Abdulmohsen Al-Qasim would lead the Asr and Isha prayers, while Sheikh Dr. Salah Al-Budair would lead the Maghrib prayer. This distribution reflects the Presidency's commitment to offering a variety of melodious voices that resonate with the hearts of visitors and worshippers.

The historical context and religious significance of the Imamate of the Two Holy Mosques

Historically, the imamate of the Two Holy Mosques holds a prestigious and highly esteemed position in the Islamic world. Since the founding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the wise leadership has placed great importance on selecting imams and preachers from among senior scholars and memorizers of the Holy Quran, distinguished by their profound Islamic knowledge and melodious voices. The prayer niches of the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina are not merely places for prayer, but rather platforms for guidance and education whose message reaches all corners of the earth. This makes organizing the imams' schedules during the Hajj season a major religious and historical responsibility that the Kingdom undertakes with competence.

The local and international impact of the schedule of the Imams of the Two Holy Mosques

has an impact that the schedule of imams leading prayers extends far beyond the local or internal organizational sphere, reaching the entire Muslim world. Internationally, satellite channels, Islamic radio stations, and millions of Muslims eagerly await the broadcast of prayers from the Two Holy Mosques, especially during the blessed days of Hajj, such as the Day of Tarwiyah, the Day of Arafah, and the Days of Tashreeq. The connection Muslims feel with the voices of these imams strengthens the spiritual unity of the Muslim Ummah and leaves a profound impact on the pilgrims, who experience an unforgettable spiritual journey.

Alignment with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030

This meticulous and comprehensive organization comes within the framework of arrangements led by the Presidency of Religious Affairs, which are directly aligned with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.Through the Guests of God Service Program, the Kingdom continuously strives to enhance the religious and logistical services provided at the Two Holy Mosques, enabling pilgrims and visitors to perform their rituals and acts of worship in a spiritual atmosphere filled with tranquility and peace, and in accordance with the highest international organizational standards that ensure the comfort and safety of all.