Saudi Arabia Announces Eid Al-Fitr Prayer Timings Across Major Cities
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has announced prayer timings for Eid Al-Fitr 2026 across the Kingdom, urging worshippers to arrive early for the celebrations. The announcement signals the culmination of Ramadan and the start of one of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar.
Prayer times will vary based on local sunrise, with Makkah observing prayers at 6:39 a.m. and Madinah at 6:40 a.m. Other major cities and their respective timings include Riyadh (6:12 a.m.), Dammam (5:58 a.m.), Buraidah (6:23 a.m.), and Tabuk (6:52 a.m.). Full timings for all listed cities are available below.
The Ministry emphasized the importance of adhering to mosque and prayer ground regulations to ensure a smooth and orderly experience for all attendees. Authorities are encouraging early arrival to facilitate better organization and crowd management during the anticipated high turnout.
This year’s announcement comes as preparations for Eid Al-Fitr intensify throughout Saudi Arabia. The Ministry extended wishes for a blessed occasion and expressed hope that the acts of worship and devotion during Ramadan will be accepted.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance is the governmental body responsible for overseeing mosques and religious practices within the Kingdom, according to Saudipedia. https://saudipedia.com/en/ministry-of-islamic-affairs,-dawah,-and-guidance
Eid Al-Fitr Prayer Timings – Selected Cities:
- Makkah – 6:39 a.m.
- Madinah – 6:40 a.m.
- Riyadh – 6:12 a.m.
- Dammam – 5:58 a.m.
- Buraidah – 6:23 a.m.
- Hail – 6:32 a.m.
- Tabuk – 6:52 a.m.
- Abha – 6:29 a.m.
- Jazan – 6:29 a.m.
- Najran – 6:22 a.m.
- Al-Baha – 6:33 a.m.
- Arar – 6:35 a.m.
- Sakaka – 6:38 a.m.