The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has announced the Taraweeh prayer schedule for Masjid An Nabawi during Ramadan 2026 (1447 AH).
This year, the mosque will continue its streamlined format of 10 Rak’ats of Taraweeh followed by 3 Rak’ats of Witr, a practice adopted in recent years to balance spiritual focus with congregational comfort.
Featuring a rotating lineup of distinguished imams, the schedule is crafted to offer worshipers a rich and varied spiritual journey throughout the holy month.
To keep the faithful well-informed about the schedule and specifics of the Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers during Ramadan 2026 at Masjid an Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque), the Presidency of Islamic Affairs and the Two Holy Mosques has unveiled a dedicated calendar.
Taraweeh 2026 Schedule / Ramadan 2026 (1447h)
| Night | First Rakats | Final Rakats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheikh Abdullah Bu’ayjan | Sheikh Muhammad Barhaji (Shaf & Witr) |
| 2 | Sheikh Abdullah Qurafi | Sheikh Salah Budair (Shaf & Witr) |
| 3 | Sheikh Abdulmuhsin Qasim | Sheikh Khalid Muhanna (Shaf & Witr) |
| 4 | Sheikh Abdullah Qurafi | Sheikh Ahmad Hudhaifi (Shaf & Witr) |
| 5 | Sheikh Abdullah Bu’ayjan | Sheikh Muhammad Barhaji (Shaf & Witr) |
| 6 | Sheikh Khalid Muhanna | Sheikh Salah Budair (Shaf & Witr) |
| 7 | Sheikh Abdulmuhsin Qasim | Sheikh Khalid Muhanna (Shaf & Witr) |
| 8 | Sheikh Abdullah Qurafi | Sheikh Ahmad Hudhaifi (Shaf & Witr) |
| 9 | Sheikh Abdullah Bu’ayjan | Sheikh Muhammad Barhaji (Shaf & Witr) |
| 10 | Sheikh Muhammad Barhaji | Sheikh Salah Budair (Shaf & Witr) |
| 11 | Sheikh Abdulmuhsin Qasim | Sheikh Khalid Muhanna (Shaf & Witr) |
| 12 | Sheikh Abdullah Qurafi | Sheikh Ahmad Hudhaifi (Shaf & Witr) |
| 13 | Sheikh Abdullah Bu’ayjan | Sheikh Muhammad Barhaji (Shaf & Witr) |
| 14 | Sheikh Abdullah Bu’ayjan | Sheikh Salah Budair (Shaf & Witr) |
| 15 | Sheikh Abdulmuhsin Qasim | Sheikh Khalid Muhanna (Shaf & Witr) |
| 16 | Sheikh Abdullah Qurafi | Sheikh Ahmad Hudhaifi (Shaf & Witr) |
| 17 | Sheikh Abdullah Bu’ayjan | Sheikh Muhammad Barhaji (Shaf & Witr) |
| 18 | Sheikh Ahmad Hudhaifi | Sheikh Salah Budair (Shaf & Witr) |
| 19 | Sheikh Abdulmuhsin Qasim | Sheikh Khalid Muhanna (Shaf & Witr) |
| 20 | Sheikh Abdullah Qurafi | Sheikh Ahmad Hudhaifi (Shaf & Witr) |
| 21 | Sheikh Abdullah Qurafi | Sheikh Muhammad Barhaji |
| 22 | Sheikh Abdulmuhsin Qasim | Sheikh Khalid Muhanna |
| 23 | Sheikh Abdullah Qurafi | Sheikh Muhammad Barhaji |
| 24 | Sheikh Abdulmuhsin Qasim | Sheikh Khalid Muhanna |
| 25 | Sheikh Abdullah Qurafi | Sheikh Muhammad Barhaji |
| 26 | Sheikh Abdulmuhsin Qasim | Sheikh Khalid Muhanna |
| 27 | Sheikh Abdullah Qurafi | Sheikh Muhammad Barhaji |
| 28 | Sheikh Abdulmuhsin Qasim | Sheikh Khalid Muhanna |
| 29 | Sheikh Abdullah Qurafi | Sheikh Salah Budair |
| 30 | Sheikh Abdulmuhsin Qasim | Sheikh Khalid Muhanna |
- First Rakats mean: 6 Rakats
- Second Rakats mean: 4 Rakats + Witr
For worshipers planning to attend Taraweeh at Masjid An Nabawi, it is recommended to arrive early, dress modestly, and follow guided pathways to avoid congestion.
Taraweeh prayer imams for Ramadan 2026 in Masjid an Nabawi
Taraweeh will be led by 7 imams of the Prophet’s mosque:
- Sheikh Abdullah Al-Bu’ayjan
- Sheikh Abdullah Al-Qurafi
- Sheikh Abdulmuhsin Al-Qasim
- Sheikh Ahmad Al-Hudhaifi
- Sheikh Khalid Al-Muhanna
- Sheikh Salah Al-Budair
- Sheikh Muhammad Barhaji
Special attention should be given to Laylat al-Qadr (Night 27), when additional imams may lead Second Rak’ats, and the atmosphere is particularly spiritually charged.
Advanced crowd management systems, sanitation stations, and real-time guidance through the Nusuk app will further enhance the experience.
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