Three Times for Fajr Prayer Today in Riyadh
Imsak Time in Riyadh
Imsak time is the same as Fajr Adhan time. The fasting person abstains from food and drink upon hearing the Fajr Adhan.
Today's Prayer Times in Riyadh
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This Week's Prayer Times in Riyadh
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This Month's Prayer Times in Riyadh
Prayer times are updated monthly based on accurate astronomical calculations. Below are the times for notable days:
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Qibla Direction in Riyadh
Qibla Direction from Riyadh
The Qibla direction from Riyadh city is towards the Southwest, facing Makkah.
Tips for Determining Qibla:
- Use Qibla direction apps on your phone
- Most mosques in Riyadh face the correct Qibla
- Sun rises from East and sets in West
- Qibla from Riyadh is towards Southwest
Most Famous Fajr Prayer Mosques in Riyadh
Al-Masjid Al-Haram in Riyadh
Al Olaya District
One of the largest mosques in Riyadh, attended by thousands for Fajr prayer
Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque
Central Riyadh
Historical mosque, one of the oldest in Riyadh, led in Fajr by large numbers
King Khalid Mosque
King Khalid District
One of the large mosques known for distinguished Fajr prayer attendance
Al-Rajhi Mosque
Al Murabba District
Modern mosque equipped with latest sound systems and facilities
Dhikr and Supplications for Fajr Prayer
Morning Dhikr
أَصْبَحْنَا وَأَصْبَحَ الْمُلْكُ لِلَّهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ.
We have reached the morning and the dominion belongs to Allah. Praise be to Allah. There is no god but Allah alone, with no partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him is the praise, and He is over all things competent.
Wake-up Supplication
الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَحْيَانَا بَعْدَ مَا أَمَاتَنَا وَإِلَيْهِ النُّشُورُ.
Praise be to Allah who gave us life after having taken it from us and to Him is the resurrection.
Dhikr After Prayer
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ 33 مرة، الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ 33 مرة، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ 34 مرة.
Glory be to Allah 33 times, Praise be to Allah 33 times, Allah is the Greatest 34 times.
Protection Supplication
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لاَ يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الأَرْضِ وَلاَ فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ.
In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing can harm on earth or in heaven, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Ayat al-Kursi
اللَّهُ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَّهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ ۗ مَن ذَا الَّذِي يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلَّا بِمَا شَاءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَئُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ الْعَلِيُّ الْعَظِيمُ
Surah Al-Baqarah - Verse 255
Important Information About Fajr Prayer in Riyadh
Summer & Winter Timing
Prayer times in Riyadh differ between summer and winter due to changes in sunrise and sunset times.
Ramadan and Fasting
During Ramadan, Imsak time is the same as Fajr Adhan. Suhoor must be completed before the Adhan.
Timing Accuracy
Prayer times in Riyadh are among the most accurate globally based on astronomical calculations.
Unified Adhan
Fajr Adhan is broadcast via the Unified Adhan in all Riyadh mosques simultaneously.
What is the last time to pray Fajr?
Islamic Ruling on the End of Fajr Time
The Fajr prayer starts at true dawn (when the first light appears on the horizon)
It ends at sunrise, meaning you must complete Fajr before the sun rises.
Last time to pray Fajr: just before sunrise (the moment the sun begins to rise).
What is the banned time for prayer?
Banned Times (Awqāt al-Nahy) According to Islamic Law
Islamic scholars define specific periods in the day when voluntary (nafl) prayers are discouraged or forbidden (but obligatory prayers still must be offered within their time):
Main Times When Prayer Is Not Permitted (for nafl prayers):
From true dawn (when Fajr begins) until the sun rises significantly.
When the sun is at its highest point (mid-day, around noon) until it moves off the zenith.
From Asr prayer until sunset.
This means voluntary prayers (nafl) should not be offered during these times.
However, obligatory (fard) prayers, like Fajr, Dhuhur, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha, must be performed within their allotted times even if they overlap with one of these periods. (source)