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Eid Al-Fitr prayer performed throughout Saudi Arabia

Author: sarah glubbFri, 2018-06-15 16:46ID: 1529070617979393100

RIYADH: Muslims performed Eid Al-Fitr prayer throughout Saudi Arabia on Friday morning.
In Makkah, the prayer was performed at the Grand Holy Mosque and led by Imam of the Grand Mosque Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid.
In Madinah, more than one million worshipers performed Eid Al-Fitr prayer at the Prophets Holy Mosque. The prayer was attended by Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Madinah Region; and Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Faisal, Deputy Governor of Madinah Region.
In Riyadh, the prayer was attended by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region, at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque.
The prayer was also performed in various regions and attended by regional governors and senior officials.
The imams who led the prayer congratulated Muslims on the blessed Eid Al-Fitr, praying to Allah to accept their fasting, prayers, charity and good deeds.

Main category: Saudi ArabiaTags: MadinahMakkahEid Al Fitreid prayersSaudi Arabia Saudi Arabia's King Salman performs Eid Al-Fitr prayer in MakkahMuslim soccer fans celebrate Eid in World Cup host country Russia

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