Saudi Gazette report

JEDDAH — Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh issued on Thursday a directive to all branches of the ministry in the regions across the Kingdom to hold Eid Al-Fitr prayers 15 minutes after sunrise according to the Umm Al-Qura calendar.

In a circular sent to the ministry branches, the minister instructed that Eid prayers shall be offered at open prayer grounds as well as in all mosques except in those mosques that are adjacent to prayer grounds, in addition to mosques in some towns and village centers that are not used to hold Eid prayers.

Al-Sheikh urged the ministry’s branches in all regions of the Kingdom to make early preparations for holding the Eid Al-Fitr prayers in the open prayer grounds and mosques, and equip them with necessary services, including cleaning maintenance, so that the worshipers can perform their rituals in ease and comfort.

The circular comes in fulfillment of the ministry’s mission to serve God’s houses and take care of them with provision of all the services, in line with the directives of the wise leadership.