Today's Fajr Athan and Iqamah Times in Riyadh
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Today's Prayer Times in Riyadh
Fajr Prayer
Fajr prayer is the first of the five obligatory prayers, an audible prayer consisting of two rak'ahs, and its time begins with the appearance of true dawn and continues until sunrise.
Fajr Prayer Time: Begins with the appearance of true dawn (the horizontal light on the horizon) and ends with sunrise.
Number of Rak'ahs: Two obligatory rak'ahs, in which the Imam recites audibly, preceded by two emphasized sunnah rak'ahs.
Virtues of Fajr Prayer:
- Whoever prays Fajr in congregation is under the protection and care of Allah
- Fajr prayer is equivalent to praying an entire night
- Those who preserve Fajr prayer enter Paradise without reckoning
- It is witnessed by the angels of night and day
- Whoever prays Fajr then sits remembering Allah until sunrise will have the reward of a complete Hajj and Umrah
Important Notes
Negligence in Fajr Prayer: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "The most burdensome prayers for the hypocrites are Isha and Fajr prayers."
Regular Sunnahs: The two sunnah rak'ahs of Fajr before the obligatory prayer are better than the world and everything in it.
Congregation in Fajr: Whoever prays Fajr in congregation then sits remembering Allah until sunrise then prays two rak'ahs will have the reward of a complete Hajj and Umrah.
Sleeping after Fajr: Sleeping after Fajr prayer is disliked; it's better to occupy oneself with remembrance or reading until sunrise.
Early Performance of Fajr: It is recommended to pray Fajr early at its beginning time.
Athan and Iqamah Times
In Riyadh, mosques follow the official Umm al-Qura calendar for prayer times, with some minor differences in iqamah times.
Athan: Based on precise astronomical calculations according to the Umm al-Qura calendar.
Iqamah: Varies from mosque to mosque but usually:
- 20-25 minutes after Fajr athan
- Some mosques establish prayer after 20 minutes
- Others after 25 minutes
- It is recommended to arrive 5 minutes before iqamah to perform Fajr sunnah
Major Mosques: Such as Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque and Al-Rajhi Mosque follow precise iqamah times.
Riyadh Specificity
Riyadh city has specificity in prayer times due to its distinctive geographical location.
Location: Located at latitude 24.7136° north and longitude 46.6753° east.
Time: Riyadh time is the official Saudi Arabia time (GMT+3).
Difference from other cities: Prayer times in Riyadh differ slightly from:
- Makkah: About 10 minutes later for Fajr
- Jeddah: About 8 minutes later
- Dammam: About 5 minutes earlier
Accuracy: Riyadh relies on the Umm al-Qura calendar approved by the Council of Senior Scholars.
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Famous Riyadh Mosques for Fajr Athan
Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque
Located in Al-Malaz district, one of the oldest and largest mosques in Riyadh. Its athan is heard in half of Riyadh.
Al-Rajhi Mosque
In Al-Olya district, one of the modern, fully air-conditioned mosques. Its athan is very accurate.
King Khalid Mosque
North Riyadh, distinguished by its beautiful architecture and high minaret. Its athan is heard from the farthest distance.
Quick Tips for Fajr Athan
Sleep Early
Set Two Alarms
Remembrance After Fajr
Prayer in Congregation
Frequently Asked Questions About Fajr Athan
Fajr prayer time is relatively short, beginning with the appearance of true dawn (the horizontal light on the horizon) and ending with sunrise. In Riyadh, Fajr time lasts about one and a half to two hours depending on the seasons.
Yes, Fajr athan time in Riyadh differs from some other cities due to differences in longitude and latitude. For example:
- Riyadh is about 10 minutes later than Makkah
- Riyadh is about 5 minutes earlier than Dammam
- Riyadh is about 8 minutes later than Jeddah
It's best to go to the mosque immediately upon hearing the athan, but if you know the mosque delays iqamah by 20-25 minutes, you can go within that time. Make sure to arrive well before iqamah to perform the Fajr sunnah.
If you wake up after sunrise, pray Fajr immediately upon waking up, as it's a debt upon you. Do not delay it until mid-morning, but hasten to make it up.
No, it is not permissible to combine Fajr and Dhuhr. It is only permissible to combine Dhuhr and Asr, and Maghrib and Isha for travelers and the sick only.