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Death of Mecca Grand Mosque muezzin Ibrahim Al-Madani

Overview

Sheikh Ibrahim bin Adel Hamza Al-Madani, a prominent muezzin at the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) in Mecca, passed away on September 21, 2026. He was approximately 48 to 51 years old.

Al-Madani, who was born in Madinah, began his service as a muezzin at age 15. He was officially appointed to the Grand Mosque around 2017 or 2018. He was recognized for his ability to perform various melodic styles, including the “soft, emotional Madinah style and the powerful, majestic Makkah style.” His final call to prayer was delivered during the dawn service.

Following his death, funeral prayers were held at Masjid al-Haram after the Asr prayer, and he was buried at the Al-Mu’alla Cemetery in Mecca.

Entities

Makkah · Ibrahim bin Adel Hamzah Al-Madani · Madinah · Al-Mu’alla Cemetery · Al Mualla Cemetery

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sheikh Ibrahim Al Madani, Masjidil Haram muazin, passes away

    Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Madani, a well-known muazin at Masjidil Haram, has passed away in Makkah at approximately 50 years old after serving the holy mosque since 2017.

  2. 11 days ago

    [CULTURE] 16 sources
    Ibrahim Al-Madani, Mecca Grand Mosque muezzin, dies at 51

    Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Madani, a well-known muezzin of Mecca's Grand Mosque, has died at age 51, shortly after performing his final call to prayer.

Sources

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