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Eid al-Fitr 2026: Saudi Arabia announces prayer times, check city-by-city schedule | World News

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Saudi Arabia has announced the 2026 Eid prayer times for its major cities, with authorities urging worshipers to arrive early and follow guidelines to ensure smooth and orderly celebrations. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Da’wah and Guidance has outlined a schedule for Eid prayers, which will be performed at different times across the country based on local sunrise.

  • Mecca – 6:39 AM
  • Medina – 6:40 AM
  • Riyadh – 6:12 AM
  • Daman – 5:58 AM
  • Buraidah – 6:23 AM
  • Hail – 6:32 AM
  • Tabuk – 6:52 AM
  • Ava – 6:29 AM
  • Jizan – 6:29 AM
  • Najran – 6:22 AM
  • Baja – 6:33 AM
  • Aral – 6:35 AM
  • Sakaka – 6:38 AM

The ministry advised worshipers to adhere to regulations at mosques and designated prayer venues and stressed the importance of arriving early to support better organization and effective crowd management during the busy Eid al-Fitr festival. The news comes as preparations for Eid al-Fitr are intensifying across the Kingdom, with authorities expressing their wishes for auspicious Eid and expressing hope that the good deeds of Ramadan will be accepted.

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