Grand Mosque Announces Weekly Imam Schedule for 24 Shawwal – 1 Dhul Qa’dah 1447 AH ( 12 April – 18 April 2026 )
Masjid al-Haram in Makkah releases its complete five-daily-prayer Imam roster for the coming week, with backup Imams also named.
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has published the official weekly prayer schedule for the Imams of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, covering the period from Sunday, 24 Shawwal to Saturday, 1 Dhul Qa’dah 1447 AH.
Here is the full schedule for the week:
Fajr (Dawn Prayer) Led by Sheikh Prof. Dr. Yasser bin Rashid Al-Dossari, with Sheikh Badr bin Muhammad Al-Turki serving as the backup Imam.
Dhuhr (Midday Prayer) Led by Sheikh Badr bin Muhammad Al-Turki, with Sheikh Prof. Dr. Yasser bin Rashid Al-Dossari as the reserve Imam.
Asr (Afternoon Prayer) Led by Sheikh Dr. Al-Waleed bin Khaled Al-Shamsan, with Sheikh Prof. Dr. Yasser bin Rashid Al-Dossari standing by as backup.
Maghrib (Sunset Prayer) Led by Sheikh Badr bin Muhammad Al-Turki, with Sheikh Dr. Al-Waleed bin Khaled Al-Shamsan as the reserve Imam.
Isha (Night Prayer) Led by Sheikh Dr. Al-Waleed bin Khaled Al-Shamsan, with Sheikh Badr bin Muhammad Al-Turki serving as the backup Imam.
All designated Imams are qualified scholars serving at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. Their daily prayers are broadcast live and watched by millions of Muslims around the world. The General Presidency releases this schedule every week to keep worshippers, pilgrims, and visitors well informed ahead of time.
Source: General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque — @moathemam / @emam_moathen
