Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Islamic Affairs Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh has instructed ministry branches throughout the Kingdom to hold the Eid Al-Fitr prayer in all designated prayer areas.

The ministry has made extensive preparations to ensure mosques and open-air areas are ready for worshippers, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The prayer will be held in all mosques, except those near Eid prayer areas or rarely used for Eid prayers in some villages, where residents will use local prayer areas.

The directives include early preparations to ensure maintenance, cleanliness and service availability at prayer areas for a peaceful experience.

The Eid prayer throughout the Kingdom will take place 15 minutes after sunrise, based on the Umm Al-Qura calendar, the SPA reported.

The Kingdom has 19,887 mosques and prayer areas, all prepared to provide a spiritually uplifting atmosphere.

Cleaning and sterilization protocols have been implemented to maintain hygiene in these sacred spaces, according to the SPA.

Comprehensive maintenance has been performed on electrical systems, air conditioning, and audio equipment to ensure optimal comfort during prayers.