Lunar Eclipse Prayers to Be Held at Masjid al-Haram and Nabawi on September 7

The Presidency of Religious Affairs announces the observance of Salat Al Khusuf in accordance with the Prophetic tradition, open to all worshipers.
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Key Takeaways:

  • Eclipse prayer at Haramain on Sept 7, 2025.
  • To take place at 8:45 pm.
  • At both the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina.

MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA — The Two Holy Mosques Religious Presidency will hold special Salat Al Khusuf (moon eclipse prayers) on Sunday, 15 Rabi Al Awwal 1447 (7 September 2025) at both the Grand Mosque (Masjid al Haram) in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque (Masjid an Nabawi) in Madinah.

  • Date: September 7, 2025
  • Time: For Masjid an Nabawi 8:45 PM (Saudi Arabian Time) and for Masjid al Haram 9:00PM.
  • Imams: Badr al Turki (for Masjid al Haram) and Abdullah Qaraafi (for Masjid an Nabawi)

The prayer will be performed in congregation following the Isha prayer at 8:45PM onwards.

The announcement is based on the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who said: “The sun and the moon do not eclipse because of someone’s death. So whenever you see these eclipses, pray and invoke Allah till the eclipse is over.”

(Sahih Al-Bukhari)

Imams at both mosques will lead worshippers in the eclipse prayer, which consists of two rak’ahs. Islamic astronomers confirm a partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Saudi Arabia on that evening.

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