Al-Hanakiya: Eid prayers will be held in mosques, not open-air prayer areas, due to the weather

The branch of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in the Madinah region, represented by the Mosques, Dawah and Guidance Department in Al-Hanakiya Governorate, announced that Eid al-Fitr prayers for the year 1447 AH will be held only in mosques, and not in open-air prayer areas. The branch explained that this is due to the expected weather fluctuations in Al-Hanakiya Governorate and its affiliated centers, in order to ensure the safety of worshippers. It indicated that the Eid prayer will be held approximately fifteen minutes after sunrise. More rain is expected in #Madinah #today https://t.co/AArBq4V7Vi — Al-Youm Newspaper (@alyaum) March 19, 2026