Grand Mosque muezzin Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Madani passes away in Makkah
Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Madani, a recognised muezzin of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, has died. He called the Fajr prayer on Monday morning before passing away in the early hours.
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Last updated: 22 Sep 2026, 9:49 AM (Saudi time)
Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Madani, a recognised muezzin of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, has died. He called the Fajr prayer on Monday morning before passing away in the early hours.
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