04/06/2026
Interesting facts when praying in Masjid Al Haram.
The waiting period between the Adhan and Iqamah in Masjid Al Haram is calculated from the time of entry.
The duration between the last phrase of the Adhan and the first phrase of the Iqamah may shorten or lengthen depending on the Muadhin performance. However, the Iqamah is fixed: it is 10 minutes after the time of entry for Fajr, and 5 minutes for Maghrib and Isha.
Currently during the seasons:
If the entry time of Maghrib prayer is 7:00, while the Iqamah is at 7:05. If the Muadhin prolongs his performance and finishes at 7:04, the time between them shortens, contrary to what would happen if he hurried and finished at 7:03. The Iqamah would remain fixed at 7:05.
Outside of seasons:
The waiting period for Fajr is 15 minutes.
Maghrib: 8 minutes.
Isha: 10 minutes.
This is the general rule, and it includes exceptional circumstances such as on Eid al-Adha, where the wait is just seconds. Likewise, Maghrib during Ramadan, the duration is extended for iftar.
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