As the holy month of Ramadan enters its sixth day, Muslims across Saudi Arabia continue to observe the fast, the fourth pillar of Islam. Strict adherence to the times for beginning and ending the fast is an essential part of this ritual. The fast begins with the dawn prayer (Fajr), while the sunset prayer (Maghrib) signals the time to break the fast, which Muslims eagerly await to complete their day.
The importance of Ramadan and prayer times
The month of Ramadan holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims, for it is the month of the Quran, mercy, and forgiveness. Fasting during this month is a school for self-discipline, fostering patience, piety, and empathy for the poor. Life in the Kingdom transforms during this blessed month, as streets and mosques are adorned with lights, a spiritual and faith-filled atmosphere prevails, and families gather around iftar tables in a scene that reflects the solidarity and social cohesion that characterizes Saudi society.
The Kingdom's pivotal role in the Islamic world
Prayer times take on special importance during Ramadan, not only locally but also regionally and internationally. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as the custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in Mecca and Medina, is the destination for Muslims from all corners of the earth, especially during this month which witnesses the arrival of millions to perform Umrah. Therefore, the accuracy of these prayer times, announced by the National Center of Meteorology, serves millions of fasting citizens, residents, and visitors, and contributes to the unification and organization of religious rites during this holy month.
Imsak and Iftar times for Monday, the 6th of Ramadan
The National Center for Meteorology announced the times for Imsak (dawn prayer) and Iftar (sunset prayer) for Monday, the 6th of Ramadan, in a number of major cities in the Kingdom, as follows:
- Riyadh: Imsak 5:03 AM – Iftar 5:53 PM
- Mecca: Imsak 5:30 AM – Iftar 6:23 PM
- Madinah: Imsak 5:31 AM – Iftar 6:21 PM
- Jeddah: Imsak 5:32 AM – Iftar 6:25 PM
- Dammam: Imsak 4:49 AM – Iftar 5:38 PM
- Abha: Imsak 5:18 AM – Iftar 6:14 PM
- Tabuk: Imsak 5:44 AM – Iftar 6:30 PM
- Buraidah: Imsak 5:14 AM – Iftar 6:02 PM
- Hail: Imsak 5:23 AM – Iftar 6:10 PM
- Al-Baha: Imsak 5:23 AM – Iftar 6:17 PM
- Arar: Imsak 5:26 AM – Iftar 6:10 PM
- Sakaka: Imsak 5:29 AM – Iftar 6:14 PM
- Jazan: Imsak 5:17 AM – Iftar 6:15 PM
- Najran: Imsak 5:11 AM – Iftar 6:07 PM
Muslims are keen to follow these times daily to organize their day of worship, from the pre-dawn meal (suhoor) to the breaking of the fast (iftar) at sunset, passing through prayers, supplications and reading the Qur’an, seeking reward and recompense from God Almighty during these blessed days.
