Key Takeaways
- Outdoor mosque loudspeakers cannot broadcast prayers, only the Adhan and Iqama.
- Mosques must strictly follow Umm Al-Qura calendar timings.
- Iftar meals are to be organized only in designated courtyard areas.
The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has reissued its directive prohibiting mosques from using outdoor loudspeakers to broadcast prayers during the holy month of Ramadan 2026.
Minister Sheikh Abdullatif Al Sheikh confirmed the policy, stating that external speaker use will be strictly limited to the call to prayer (Adhan) and the second call to commence worship (Iqama).
The rule was clarified in an official ministry circular outlining preparations for the month.
The instructions mandate that all mosques adhere precisely to prayer times as set by the official Umm Al-Qura calendar, including the exact timing of the Isha prayer.
The directive also requires mosques to maintain the prescribed interval between the Adhan and the Iqama for each prayer.
Organized iftar meals for fasting worshippers must be held exclusively in designated courtyard areas attached to mosques.
Mosque administrations are further instructed to manage donations of bottled water carefully, ensuring supply meets actual need without leading to excessive stockpiling.
In preparation for increased worshippers, mosque staff and maintenance teams have been directed to intensify cleaning and safety checks.
Particular attention must be given to ensuring facilities in women’s prayer areas are fully prepared and functional for the Ramadan period.
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