Tahajjud Prayers Begin Tonight at the Two Holy Mosques
Key Takeaways
- Tahajjud prayers at the Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque begin tonight, March 10, 2026, at 12:45 AM.
- The late-night prayers mark the start of the intensified worship period of Ramadan’s final ten days.
- Worshippers are encouraged to check official sources for the complete imam schedule.
Makkah and Madinah, March 10, 2026 – Tahajjud prayers will commence tonight at both the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque (Masjid an-Nabawi) in Madinah, marking the beginning of the spiritually intensified last ten days of Ramadan 1447 AH.
What Time Do Prayers Begin?
- The Tahajjud 2026 prayers are scheduled to begin at 12:45 AM (Makkah Time) at both holy sites.
The start of Tahajjud signals the arrival of the most sacred period of Ramadan, when Muslims around the world increase their worship, seeking Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Decree), which the Quran describes as “better than a thousand months.”
Prayer Schedule and Imam Assignments
For pilgrims and worshippers wishing to know which imam will be leading Tahajjud on each night at both Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi, the complete schedule is available at:
For the complete Tahajjud schedule including imam assignments for each night at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi, pilgrims can refer to online resources that compile this information from official sources.
What Is Tahajjud?
Tahajjud is a voluntary night prayer performed after Isha and before Fajr. While it can be observed throughout the year, it carries particular weight during the final ten nights of Ramadan — a period believed to contain Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power, described in the Quran as better than a thousand months.
The schedule covers the full remaining nights of Ramadan 2026, allowing pilgrims to plan their worship around the imam they wish to pray behind.
