Eid-ul-Fitr Prayer timings – Eid will be celebrated in Saudi Arabia on 28-June-2023, Friday. The Eid Prayers will be held at mosques prepared as per the instructions of Saudi Health Authority and other authorities.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Saudi Arabian Supreme Court, the Dhul-Hijjah month begins on Monday, 1/12/1444 AH (19th June 2023) in the Umm Al-Qura calendar. It will be Arafat Day on Tuesday, June 27, and Eid Al-Adha on Wednesday, June 28.
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The celebrations begin with Salatul Eid, a special prayer performed in an open field, or a large hall attended by a large number of Muslims.
On the day of Eid ul-Adha, the prayer is usually done after sunrise. Some recommend praying when the sun rises to a height of around two meters from the ground, or the equivalent of a spear or a stick height, while others do not specify this requirement.
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Furthermore, the prayer time is normally starts 15 to 20 minutes after sunrise, but this might vary according on the season and latitude.
Timings of Prayers in Saudi Arabia
| Cities | Fajar | Sun Rise | Eid Ul-Adha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | 3:37 AM | 5:08 AM | 5:30 AM |
| Madinah | 4:05 AM | 5:35 AM | 5:50 AM |
| Jeddah | 04:16 AM | 05:43 AM | 5:54 AM |
| Makkah | 4:14 AM | 5:40 AM | 5:56 AM |
| Dammam | 3:16 AM | 4:48 AM | 5:04 AM |
| Buraidah | 3:41 AM | 5:13 AM | 5:28 AM |
| Tabuk | 4:03 AM | 5:38 AM | 5:53 AM |
| Jizan | 4:16 AM | 5:39 AM | 5:54 AM |
| Abha | 04:12 AM | 05:36 AM | 5:51 AM |
| Khobar | 3:16 AM | 4:49 AM | 5:05 AM |
| Jubail | 3:16 AM | 4:49 AM | 5:06 AM |
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