Start of Qiyam ul Layl (Night Prayer) in Saudi Arabia in Ramadan 2026 (English)

The last 10 days of Ramadan (last Ashra) started with the Maghrib Prayer today, 9th March 2026, in Saudi Arabia and the surrounding countries.

With this, Qiyam ul Layl (standing of the night), also known as Salat ul Layl (prayer of the night) will start in Masajid from tomorrow, 10th March 2026.

The exact time of the start of Qiyam ul Layl can vary from masjid to masjid, for example, Qiyam ul Layl will start at 2:30 am in Masjid Al Iman, Riyadh.

You can check the exact time in the masjid near your location.

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Fitrana (Sadaqa e Fitr) (Zakat al Fitr) in Pakistan in Ramadan 2026

Table of contents

Darul Uloom Naeemia, Karachi

Darul Ifta, Jamia Farooqia, Karachi

Markaz Ahlo Sunnat Wal Jamat, Sargodha

Dawat-e-Islami, Karachi

Q&A

Glossary of Key Terms

Darul Uloom Naeemia, Karachi

The minimum amount of Sadqa-e-Fitr for the current year has been fixed at Rs 300 per person by Darul Uloom Naeemia, Karachi. It is also advised to pay the amount to the poor before the day of Eid-ul-Fitr so that they can also celebrate the festival. The most deserving people for ‘Sadqa-e-Fitr’ are close relatives, followed by neighbors and the poor.

Serial # Item Name Quantity Amount (PKR)

1. Kishmish (Raisin) – Premium Quality 4kg Rs 7,200

2. Khajur (Dates) – Premium Quality 4kg Rs 2,800

3. Jow (Barley) 4kg Rs 1,160

4. Ghandum ka Chakki wala Atta (Millstone Wheat Flour) 2kg Rs 300

Darul Ifta, Jamia Farooqia, Karachi

The minimum amount of Sadqa-e-Fitr for the current year has been fixed at Rs 260 per person by Darul Ifta, Jamia Farooqia, Karachi.

Serial # Item Name Quantity Amount (PKR)

1. Kishmish (Raisin) 3.5kg Rs 3,850

2. Khajur (Dates) 3.5kg Rs 2,100

3. Jow (Barley) 3.5kg Rs 950

4. Ghandum (Wheat Flour) 2kg Rs 260

Markaz Ahlo Sunnat Wal Jamat, Sargodha

The minimum amount of Sadqa-e-Fitr for the current year has been fixed at Rs 250 per person by Markaz Ahlo Sunnat Wal Jamat, Sargodha.

Serial # Item Name Quantity Amount (PKR)

1. Kishmish (Raisin) 3.5kg Rs 4,200

2. Khajur (Dates) 3.5kg Rs 1,950

3. Jow (Barley) / Jow (Barley) Flour 3.5kg Rs 1,050

4. Ghandum (Wheat Flour) 1.75kg Rs 250

Dawat-e-Islami, Karachi

The minimum amount of Sadqa-e-Fitr for the current year has been fixed at Rs 300 per person byDawat-e-Islami, Karachi.

Serial # Item Name Quantity Amount (PKR)

1. Ajwa Khajur (Ajwa Dates) 4kg Rs 19,200

2. Kishmish (Raisin) 4kg Rs 7,200

3. Khajur (Dates) 4kg Rs 2,600

4. Jow (Barley) / Jow (Barley) Flour 4kg Rs 1,100

5. Ghandum (Wheat Flour) 2kg Rs 300

Q&A

Q: According to Darul Uloom Naeemia, what is the recommended timing for paying Fitrana, and why?

A: The institution advises paying the amount before the day of Eid-ul-Fitr. This timing ensures that the poor and needy have the funds necessary to celebrate the festival alongside the rest of the community.

Q: Which specific food item represents the highest monetary value for Fitrana according to the Dawat-e-Islami calculation?

A: The highest monetary value listed is for Ajwa Khajur (Ajwa Dates). According to Dawat-e-Islami, the cost for 4kg of this item is Rs 19,200.

Q: Who are identified as the most deserving recipients of Sadqa-e-Fitr in the provided guidelines?

A: The most deserving people for Sadqa-e-Fitr are first one’s close relatives. They are followed in priority by neighbors and then the general poor.

Glossary of Key Terms

Term Definition

Ajwa Khajur A specific, premium variety of dates used as a high-value commodity for calculating Fitrana.

Fitrana / Sadaqa e Fitr A form of compulsory charity given to the poor at the end of Ramadan, before the Eid-ul-Fitr prayer.

Ghandum Wheat; specifically referenced as “Ghandum ka Chakki wala Atta” (millstone wheat flour) in the context of minimum Fitrana amounts.

Jow Barley; one of the primary commodities used to determine the rate of Sadqa-e-Fitr.

Khajur Dates; a common commodity used for Fitrana calculations, often categorized by quality (e.g., premium).

Kishmish Raisins; a commodity used to calculate higher-tier Fitrana amounts.

PKR / Rs Pakistani Rupee; the currency used to denote the Fitrana amounts in the provided text.

Ramadan 1447H The Islamic lunar year corresponding to the 2026 Gregorian calendar year.

Zakat al Fitr An alternative name for Fitrana or Sadaqa e Fitr, denoting the obligatory charity related to the breaking of the fast.

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Summary

This year, the Saudi Foundation Day holiday fell on Sunday, making the first weekend of Ramadan a long weekend. We planned to avail it for Umrah in Ramadan 2026. We booked Umrah slots for Saturday, February 21st, from 2 pm to 4 pm. The outline of our plan was:

• Friday: Travel to Ash Shafa and spend the night there.
• Saturday: Visit Makkah to perform Umrah, then return to Ash Shafa.
• Sunday: Depart from Ash Shafa and drive back to Riyadh.

Our journey began on Friday morning at around 11 am, which was later than ideal. The roads were empty, which was very unlike Riyadh. The navigation initially showed:

• Estimated time: 8 hours 16 minutes
• Distance: 830 km
• ETA: 7:16pm

Due to low traffic, consistent speed and fewer breaks, the ETA was adjusted to 5:48 p.m, which was comfortably before Iftar time. Eventually, we reached the hotel in Ash Shafa at 5:50 pm. The iftar time was 6:25 pm.

There was almost a continuous queue of trucks along large portions of the highway. While this caused minor traffic in some areas, overall, the drive remained smooth and calm.

Previously:

• 120 km/h before Riyadh checkpost
• 140 km/h immediately after

Now:

• 120 km/h continues after the checkpost
• It increases to 140 km/h only after crossing Al Muzahmiyah
• Later, several long stretches dropped back to 120 km/h before returning to 140 km/h

Keep an eye on the speed limit signboards.

We observed:

• Multiple police checkpoints (including on the opposite side)
• Numerous tripod/temporary speed cameras

This route currently has strict enforcement, so maintaining speed discipline is essential.

We had originally intended to start umrah after Zuhar, in the hope that we could perform the Tawaf in Mitaf, but after observing the live stream, we realized that Mitaf was full 24/7. Performing Tuwaf on the rooftop after Zuhar was not a good idea, so we planned to leave for Umrah after Fajr to avail cooler weather. We woke up at 4:30 am. Fajr was 5:29 am.

It was cold enough in Ash Shafa to require:

• Full-sleeve/winter shirt
• Jacket needed at Fajr

We left Ash Shafa around 5:45 am, traveled via the Hada route and reached the parking outside Makkah by 7:20 pm. This is called Hada Parking or Hada Bus Station. During Ramadan, cars from outside Makkah are not allowed to enter the city, especially if you are wearing an ihram, so we had to park our car in this parking and take a bus to the Haram. This restriction is to manage traffic in Makkah, and it is more convenient than trying to find parking near Haram. The bus ticket price was SAR 18.4 per adult. Kids were free. The prices were the same as last year.

Upon entering the parking area, we received one receipt (unlike last year when we received two receipts—one for your car and another for the bus ride). Keep this receipt safe. It was checked while boarding the bus and will be taken back while leaving the parking on your car. Carefully note down the location of your car so that it’s easier to find it upon your return.

• Fajr temperature in Ash Shafa: 8°C
• Around Al Hada: 11°C
• After descending toward Makkah: temperature rose into the 20s

The buses were ready, and we only had to wait for a few minutes before departure. We left the parking lot around 7:40 am. Unlike last year, the Makkah roads had no traffic, thus this time of the day was much more suitable for traveling to the parking near Haram. We reached this parking near Haram at 8:16 am. It was near the Sheraton Makkah Jabal Al Kaaba Hotel. This parking is dedicated for buses going to and from Hada parking thus white returning, you will need to return to this parking to take your bus.

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