Taraweeh 2026 Schedule for Masjid al-Haram for Ramadan

Day-by-day guide outlining which imam leads each segment of the Taraweeh prayer across all 30 nights of Ramadan.
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The schedule for the prayers and the names of the Imams leading them in Ramadan 2026 have been announced.

As Ramadan 1447 AH (2026) approaches, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has released the highly anticipated Taraweeh prayer schedule for Masjid Al Haram.

Taraweeh 2026 – Imams for Today
First Rak‘ats
Second Rak‘ats
Witr Imam

The schedule, featuring a rotating roster of renowned imams, is designed to provide worshipers with a diverse and spiritually uplifting experience throughout the holy month.

To inform the faithful about the timing and details of the Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers in Ramadan 2026 at Masjid Al Haram, the Presidency of Islamic Affairs and the Two Holy Mosques has released a special calendar.

Taraweeh 2026 Schedule / Ramadan 2026 (1447h)

NightFirst Rak‘atsSecond Rak‘atsLast Rak‘ats/Witr
1Sheikh Badr TurkiSheikh Waleed ShamsanSheikh Sudais (Witr)
2Sheikh Abdullah JuhanySheikh Bandar Baleelah (Witr)
3Sheikh Yasser DosariSheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly (Witr)
4Sheikh Badr TurkiSheikh Waleed ShamsanSheikh Sudais (Witr)
5Sheikh Bandar BaleelahSheikh Abdullah Juhany (Witr)
6Sheikh Maher Al-MuaiqlySheikh Yasser Dosari (Witr)
7Sheikh Badr TurkiSheikh Waleed ShamsanSheikh Sudais (Witr)
8Sheikh Abdullah JuhanySheikh Bandar Baleelah (Witr)
9Sheikh Yasser DosariSheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly (Witr)
10Sheikh Badr TurkiSheikh Waleed ShamsanSheikh Sudais (Witr)
11Sheikh Bandar BaleelahSheikh Abdullah Juhany (Witr)
12Sheikh Maher Al-MuaiqlySheikh Yasser Dosari (Witr)
13Sheikh Badr TurkiSheikh Waleed ShamsanSheikh Sudais (Witr)
14Sheikh Abdullah JuhanySheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly (Witr)
15Sheikh Yasser DosariSheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly (Witr)
16Sheikh Badr TurkiSheikh Waleed ShamsanSheikh Sudais (Witr)
17Sheikh Bandar BaleelahSheikh Abdullah Juhany (Witr)
18Sheikh Maher Al-MuaiqlySheikh Yasser Dosari (Witr)
19Sheikh Badr TurkiSheikh Waleed ShamsanSheikh Sudais (Witr)
20Sheikh Abdullah JuhanySheikh Bandar Baleelah (Witr)
21Sheikh Badr TurkiSheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly
22Sheikh Abdullah JuhanySheikh Yasser Dosari
23Sheikh Bandar BaleelahSheikh Waleed Shamsan
24Sheikh Abdullah JuhanySheikh Yasser Dosari
25Sheikh Badr TurkiSheikh Yasser Dosari
26Sheikh Abdullah JuhanySheikh Waleed Shamsan
27Sheikh Bandar BaleelahSheikh Maher Al-Muaiqly
28Sheikh Badr TurkiSheikh Waleed Shamsan
29Sheikh Badr TurkiSheikh Waleed ShamsanSheikh Sudais (Witr)
30Sheikh Abdullah JuhanySheikh Yasser Dosari

Witr from 21st night till 30th night will be led according to Tahajjud Schedule.

The schedule is structured to guide worshipers through each of the 30 nights of Ramadan, with clear details on which imam will lead specific segments of the Taraweeh prayers. Here’s how to interpret the table:

Taraweeh prayers during Ramadan are divided into three parts:

  • First Rakats mean: 6 Rakats
  • Second Rakats mean: 4 Rakats
  • Last Rakats mean: 2 Rakats + 3 Witr (a special prayer)

When Sheikh Sudais leads the Taraweeh:

  • 4 Rakats will be led by Imams in first and second rakats and last 2 rakats and Witr will be led by Sheikh Sudais.

Taraweeh prayer imams for Ramadan 2026

The prayers will be led by seven esteemed imams;

  1. President Sheikh Abdur Rahman As Sudais
  2. Sheikh Maher Al Muaiqly
  3. Sheikh Abdullah Juhany
  4. Sheikh Bandar Baleelah
  5. Sheikh Yasir Dawsary
  6. Sheikh Badr Al Turki
  7. Sheikh Waleed Al Shamsan

To accommodate the millions of worshipers expected at Masjid Al Haram, the Presidency has implemented several measures, such as additional areas around the mosque will be allocated for Taraweeh prayers. Advanced systems will ensure smooth movement and safety for pilgrims.

Taraweeh prayers will be streamed globally for those unable to attend in person.

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14 comments

  1. I was truly expecting the coming back of the Eminent Imam Sheikh Sa’ud Al Shuraim. Sincerely, since his resignation, I no longer follow the Taraweeh assiduously. May the Almighty God Be Pleased with him.

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