Sheikh Salah Al-Budair to Lead Eid al-Fitr 2026 Prayer at Masjid an-Nabawi
Key Takeaways
- Sheikh Salah Al-Budair will lead the Eid al-Fitr 2026 prayer at Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah.
- The prayer is scheduled for 6:40 AM on Friday, March 20, 2026 — the first day of Shawwal 1447 AH.
- Eid prayers across Saudi Arabia will be held inside mosques only due to severe weather conditions forecast across the Kingdom.
Sheikh Dr. Salah bin Muhammad Al-Budair, one of the most respected and senior imams of Masjid an-Nabawi, has been appointed to lead the Eid al-Fitr 2026 prayer at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.
Time
The prayer is scheduled for 6:40 AM on Friday, March 20, 2026 — the first day of Shawwal 1447 AH — following Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court confirmation that Ramadan 1447 AH has completed its full 30 days after the Shawwal crescent was not sighted on March 18.
Worshippers planning to attend are strongly advised to arrive well ahead of time, as the mosque fills rapidly for Eid prayer with pilgrims and visitors from across the world who have spent the final nights of Ramadan in Madinah.
