Masjid al-Haram in Makkah has completed 100 years of unified congregational prayers, marking a significant milestone in the history of the Holy Mosque. The tradition brings Muslims from different backgrounds together to offer Salah in a single congregation.
According to reports, the milestone dates back to October 27, 1926. On that day, King Abdulaziz introduced a reform that ended separate prayer congregations for different Islamic schools of thought at the mosque. The change established a unified system in which worshippers pray behind one Imam for each prayer.
The reform brought a new arrangement to religious gatherings at Islam’s holiest site. Since then, worshippers have continued to perform their daily prayers together in organised rows. The practice has remained an important feature of congregational worship at the Grand Mosque.
King Abdulaziz Introduced Unified Prayer Arrangements
Before the reform, separate congregations were held for different Islamic schools of thought at Masjid al-Haram. King Abdulaziz introduced the change to bring worshippers together under one congregation for each prayer.
The decision established a common arrangement for Muslims attending prayers at the Holy Mosque. It also created a shared setting for worshippers visiting Makkah from different countries and communities.
October 27, 2026, marks a century since the reported introduction of the reform. The milestone highlights the continuity of the prayer arrangement over the past 100 years.
Worshippers Continue to Pray Behind One Imam
Today, Muslims from across the world gather at Masjid al-Haram to perform Salah together. Worshippers stand in unified rows and follow one Imam during each congregational prayer.
Several qualified Imams take turns leading prayers at the mosque. However, each Salah is performed as one congregation rather than through separate groups based on Islamic schools of thought.
The arrangement accommodates the large number of worshippers who visit the mosque throughout the year. It also provides a shared setting for Muslims participating in daily prayers and major religious gatherings.
A Century of Shared Congregational Worship
The 100-year milestone reflects a long-standing tradition at one of Islam’s most important religious sites. Millions of Muslims visit Makkah for Umrah and Hajj, with many joining congregational prayers at the Grand Mosque.
The unified prayer system remains a defining feature of worship at Masjid al-Haram. It brings together people from different countries, languages and cultural backgrounds.
The anniversary also draws attention to the historical changes that have shaped religious practices at the mosque. The reported reform introduced by King Abdulaziz continues to influence how congregational prayers are organised today.
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As the Holy Mosque marks a century of unified Salah, the tradition remains central to the experience of worshippers visiting Islam’s holiest site.
