The electronic portal of the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has begun receiving applications for itikafat.
According to SPA, applicants must select their preferred location between the Grand Mosque or the Prophet’s Mosque. The process requires users to watch an awareness video and review the conditions for the itikaf period, which runs from Ramadan 20 until the end of the Isha prayer on the night of Eid Al-Fitr.
Permits are available free of charge for Saudi citizens and residents holding valid residency permits who are at least 18 years old. Registration is conducted via the service link at alharamain.gov.sa/public, with options available in Arabic, English, and Urdu.
Who is eligible to apply for itikaf permits at the Two Holy Mosques? Eligibility is limited to individuals who are at least 18 years of age. This includes Saudi citizens as well as residents within the Kingdom who hold a valid residency permit. These individuals can apply for the permits free of charge through the dedicated electronic registration link provided by the authority.
What are the dates and requirements for performing itikaf this year? The itikaf period is scheduled from Ramadan 20 until the conclusion of the Isha prayer on the night of Eid Al-Fitr. Applicants are required to choose their location at either the Grand Mosque or the Prophet’s Mosque and must watch an awareness video to familiarize themselves with the service and its conditions.
How can applicants register for itikaf and in which languages is the service available? Registration is completed by submitting an Itikaf Registration Request via the electronic portal at alharamain.gov.sa/public. To accommodate different users, the registration service is provided in three languages: Arabic, English, and Urdu.