Key Takeaways
- Sheikh Yasir Ad-Dawsary led his first Taraweeh at Masjid Al Haram on 3 Ramadan 1437 AH (June 8, 2016).
- He was appointed by royal decree of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and became a permanent imam four years later.
- Before his Makkah appointment, he served as Imam and Khateeb of Masjid Ad Dakheel in Riyadh.
Makkah, February 20, 2026 – On this day a decade ago, 3 Ramadan 1437 AH, corresponding to June 8, 2016, Sheikh Dr. Yasir Ad-Dawsary stood before the congregation at Masjid Al Haram and led his first Taraweeh prayers as an officially appointed Imam of the Grand Mosque.
Sheikh Ad-Dawsary’s appointment came by royal decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, who selected him to join the elite ranks of imams at the Grand Mosque.
Four years after his initial appointment, in 1441 AH (2020), Sheikh Ad-Dawsary was designated as a permanent imam of Masjid Al Haram, solidifying his role as one of the leading voices of the holy sanctuary.
Since then, he has consistently led Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers during Ramadan, as well as weekly Jumu’ah sermons and daily congregational prayers.
Before his elevation to the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Ad-Dawsary served as Imam and Khateeb of Masjid Ad Dakheel in Riyadh, where he was already well-known for his scholarship and recitation.
His journey from a local mosque in the capital to the world’s most sacred space reflects his dedication and the trust placed in him by the Kingdom’s leadership.
The 10-year anniversary coincides with the early days of Ramadan 1447 AH, adding spiritual depth to the milestone.
Beyond the prayer niche, Sheikh Ad-Dawsary holds a doctorate in Islamic jurisprudence and is a faculty member at the Islamic University of Imam Muhammad bin Saud.
His sermons and lectures emphasize compassion, unity, and adherence to the Quran and Sunnah.
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