Today's Maghrib Athan and Iqamah Times in Riyadh
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Today's Prayer Times in Riyadh
Maghrib Prayer
Maghrib prayer is the fourth of the five obligatory prayers, an audible prayer consisting of three rak'ahs, and its time is very short, starting immediately after sunset.
Maghrib Prayer Time: Begins immediately after sunset and ends with the disappearance of the red twilight (evening twilight).
Number of Rak'ahs: Three rak'ahs, in which the Imam recites audibly in the first two rak'ahs.
Virtues of Maghrib Prayer:
- Whoever prays Maghrib in congregation is as if he prayed half the night
- Whoever prays Maghrib and Isha in congregation is as if he prayed the entire night
- Maghrib prayer should not be delayed
- Whoever preserves it will have light and proof on the Day of Resurrection
Important Notes
Delaying Maghrib Prayer: The Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade delaying Maghrib prayer, saying: "My Ummah will remain upon the Fitrah as long as they do not delay Maghrib until the stars appear."
Praying Maghrib at its earliest time: It is best to perform Maghrib prayer at its earliest time as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "My Ummah will remain in goodness as long as they hasten to pray Maghrib."
Necessity Time: It is permissible to combine Maghrib and Isha at Maghrib time for travelers and the sick.
Making up Maghrib Prayer: Whoever misses Maghrib prayer should make it up immediately upon remembering or waking up from sleep.
Sunna after prayer: Two rak'ahs of emphasized sunna are prayed after Maghrib.
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 at the moment of sunset.
Iqamah: Varies from mosque to mosque but usually:
- 5-10 minutes after Maghrib athan only
- Some mosques establish prayer after 5 minutes
- Others after 7-10 minutes
- It is recommended to attend immediately upon hearing the athan due to the short duration of Maghrib time
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:
- Jeddah: About 10 minutes later
- Makkah: About 15 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 Maghrib 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 Maghrib Athan
Set Alarm
Walk to Mosque
Early Attendance
Athan Apps
Frequently Asked Questions About Maghrib Athan
Maghrib prayer time is very short, beginning immediately after sunset and ending with the disappearance of the red twilight (evening twilight). In Riyadh, Maghrib time lasts about 1-1.5 hours depending on the seasons.
Yes, Maghrib athan time in Riyadh differs from some other cities due to differences in longitude and latitude. For example:
- Riyadh is about 15 minutes later than Makkah
- Riyadh is about 5 minutes earlier than Dammam
- Riyadh is about 10 minutes later than Jeddah
You should go to the mosque immediately upon hearing the athan because Maghrib time is short. Some mosques establish prayer only 5-10 minutes after the athan, so you should hurry to the mosque.
The sign of Maghrib time beginning is: the complete disappearance of the sun's disk below the horizon. But practically, it's best to rely on:
- The official Umm al-Qura calendar
- Athan of trusted mosques
- Approved prayer times apps
- Visual observation of sunset (if you're in an open area)
If you hear the athan while returning from work, look for the nearest mosque and pray there. If you don't find a mosque, look for a pure place to pray. Remember that Maghrib time is short, so don't delay the prayer.