Grand Mosque Releases First Weekly Imam Schedule of Dhul Hijjah — Hajj Season to Officially Begin Tomorrow.
Masjid al-Haram announces its five-daily-prayer Imam lineup for 30 Dhul Qa'dah – 6 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH, as millions of pilgrims converge on Makkah.
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, 30 Dhul Qa’dah to Saturday, 6 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH – the first week of the Hajj season.
Here is the complete schedule for the week:
Fajr (Dawn Prayer) Led by Sheikh Prof. Dr. Abdullah bin Awwad Al-Juhani, with Sheikh Dr. Al-Waleed bin Khaled Al-Shamsan serving as the backup Imam.
Dhuhr (Midday Prayer) Led by Sheikh Dr. Usamah bin Abdillah Khayyat, with Sheikh Prof. Dr. Abdullah bin Awwad Al-Juhani as the reserve Imam.
Asr (Afternoon Prayer) Led by His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid, with Sheikh Prof. Dr. Abdullah bin Awwad Al-Juhani standing by as backup.
Maghrib (Sunset Prayer) Led by Sheikh Dr. Al-Waleed bin Khaled Al-Shamsan, with Sheikh Dr. Maher bin Hamad Al-Muaiqly as the reserve Imam.
Isha (Night Prayer) Led by Sheikh Dr. Maher bin Hamad Al-Muaiqly, with Sheikh Dr. Al-Waleed bin Khaled Al-Shamsan serving as the backup Imam.
This week’s schedule carries exceptional significance as it marks the opening of Dhul Hijjah — the holiest month of the Islamic year. Masjid al-Haram is currently at its busiest, with millions of Hajj pilgrims from every corner of the world filling the Grand Mosque and the surrounding areas of Makkah. The ten blessed days of Dhul Hijjah, which include Arafah Day and Eid al-Adha, are now just days away.
The General Presidency releases this schedule every week to keep worshippers, pilgrims, and visitors fully informed in advance.
Source: General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque — @moathemam / @emam_moathen