UPDATED: Masajid and Quraa' in Riyadh

Alhamdulilah Riyadh is blessed with some beautiful Masajid and some of my all-time favourite Qur'an reciters!  During the few months I've been here, I've compiled a small but growing list of where some of my favourite and some known Imaams lead salaah.  In the hope that it helps others, I am sharing this list below with my comments insha'Allah:

UPDATE: I've created a mega list of some of the most amazing reciters in Riyadh, that list is the most up-to-date so please do check it out HERE



Masjid Rajhi 

Address: Google Coordinates: 24.676999,46.77824 - https://goo.gl/maps/xHQFrMFVuU22

One of the most beautiful Masajid masha'Allah.  This is also where a lot of the funerals in Riyadh take place.

Masjid Nasr - Sheikh Muhammad Luhaidan - CONFIRMED

Address: Al Andalus, Riyadh 13212 - https://goo.gl/maps/e1kBNZ1MUfT2 

Sheikh Luhaidan is one of my all-time fav Qur'an reciters and after missing him many times in UK, I just had to catch him in Riyadh!  The masjid is beautiful and I believe he's usually there for Isha salah.  Sadly the sound system is pretty bad… too much echo but khair, it's not intolerable.  Do visit if you can, you won't regret it :)

Masjid  - Sheikh Yasser Ad-Dosari - Moved to Masjid Al-Haram Now - 

Address: Masjid Dakheel, Ushba, Ash Shuhada Riyadh 13241 - https://goo.gl/maps/jrLAq256s2o

One of the closest Masajid to me in this list.  Beautiful masjid and an amazing reciter.  Sheikh Yasser holds a special place in my heart as not only is he one of my fav's, but, he was also a favourite of my dearest beloved brother: Tehseen Khan (RH).  I've been there on a couple of occasions but only managed to catch Sheikh Yasser once at Isha.  I was told he's usually there for Isha.

Al-Muhaini Masjid  - Sheikh Nasser Al-Qatami

Address: https://goo.gl/maps/UviFYBcL5ZrbrZh6A 

A new Masjid with Sheikh Nasser Al-Qattami as the Imaam.

Masjid Ameera Lateefa - SHeikh Nasser As-Salim in the style of Sheikh Maher Al-Mueaqly

Address:  Princess Latifa Bint Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Mosque, Sabta, Ar Rahmaniyah Riyadh 12343 - https://goo.gl/maps/Up8U2WohYQG2

This is one of the newer and most beautiful masajid.  Located opposite Al-Habib Takhussasi Hospital, you can't miss the masjid.  From the beautiful exterior to the striking chandelier inside, there is beauty all around this Masjid masha'Allah.  This used to be the masjid of Sheikh Nasser Qattami..  However, he has been replaced by someone who almost perfectly imitates Sheikh Maher al-Mueaqly.  Have a listen:  HERE 

King Abdullah Masjid  - Sheikh Abdulaziz Baleelah (Son of Sh. Bandar Baleelah)

Address: King Abdullah District - https://goo.gl/maps/KMnGcz5Dc8B2 

This is a new masjid opened in 2015 in the brand new King Abdullah area of Riyadh.  Sheikh Nasser Qatami was appointed the imaam here in Ramadan 2017 but has since moved on.

Masjid King Khalid - Sheikh Khalid Julayl and Sheikh Mohammad Mohanna - CONFIRMED

Address: King Khalid Grand Mosque, 4289 Umm Al Hamam, Umm Al Hamam Algharbi Riyadh 12326 - https://goo.gl/maps/i21WkCPtzFk

Another beautiful and BIG masjid masha'Allah.  Sheikh Khaled Julayl is/was supposed to be the regular Imaam here but the times I've been, I haven't caught him so not sure if that's still the case. However, I did catch somebody else: Sheikh Mohammad Mohanna!  What a voice masha'Allah :)  I had not heard of the sheikh prior to reading behind him here and subhanAllah you really have to listen to his recitation.  Insha'Allah will soon post some live recordings.

Masjid Sheikh Abdul-Mohsin Al-Muhaisen  - Sheikh Adel Kalbani - CONFIRMED

Address:  Ishbiliyah, Riyadh 13225 ‎- https://goo.gl/maps/j1END8vbqJ12

Another new and beautiful masjid.  Sheikh Adel Kalbani lead Taraweeh salaah in Masjid Al-Haram back in 2009.  

Masjid Al-Hamra - Sheikh Belal Fares

Address: Al-Hamra, Riyadh - https://goo.gl/maps/W3pe3iLqYDr

Well, this is/was my local Masjid.  Pretty big, has Quran classes, lessons, etc.  The Imaam, whose name I still don't know sadly, has a beautiful voice masha'Allah.  His Fajr recitations are just superb!  They can get pretty emotional.  Worth a visit, especially for Fajr.  He's usually there most week days.

Sheikh Salman Utaybi - CONFIRMED!

جامع الشيخ حمدان البلوي

Google Coordinates: 24.806043851200535,46.764657405326005 - https://goo.gl/maps/cvskghgrZMv

OK, I am super happy to confirm that this is indeed where Sheikh Salman Utaibi leads!  Prayed Maghrib and Isha behind the sheikh.  Also spoke to him for a while.  Genuinely nice guy masha'Allah.

Masjid Sulaiman Abdulaziz Al-Bassam - Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Mohammad al-Ahmed

Address: https://goo.gl/maps/4NoEbCi2i6t 

Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Ahmad's new Masjid.  This is definitely one of the most beautiful Masajid in Riyadh.  The sheikh here has an absolutely amazing voice masha'Allah.  He's very young too.  I highly recommend you visit this masjid.  Have a listen to his recitation: HERE

Masjid Ibrahim Bin Muhammad bin Saeedan - جامع إبراهيم بن محمد بن سعيدان

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/s9hc9DJ1yFs 

Many of you may have seen this Masjid a number of times, especially if you travel on the Northern Ringroad often.  It is one of the most beautiful Masajid in Riyadh.  A very nice and serene place just off King Fahd branch road.  The location also means that it is pretty quiet outside of work hours.

Masjid Jawhra bin Taweel - Sheikh: Abdulaziz Al-Asiri

Address:  https://goo.gl/maps/Uh7KWQrnXZF2

So this one was a recommendation from a couple of people so I decided to go check it out.  The reciter is pretty good masha'Allah.  The Masjid is also really nice.  Worth a visit.

Masjid Awadh Al-Harbi - Sheikh: Khalid al-Harbi

Address: https://goo.gl/maps/jcK6KGmfVN22 

Sheikh Khalid has a beautiful voice masha'Allah.  He sounds a bit like Sheikh Budair and at times also has a hint of Sheikh Ali Jaber (RH).  Be warned: he's not there often.  You'll most likely catch him at Isha if you do manage to catch him.  A sample of his recitation: HERE

Masjid Fahd Al-Uwaidah

Address: https://goo.gl/maps/RuoDQ6Rs28K2

This is a very popular Masjid in Riyadh.  Many people would have driven past it but never visited it.  It is the famous Masjid next to the palaces.  It's actually pretty nice inside.

Prince Sultan bin Fahd Masjid 

Address: https://goo.gl/maps/ipc9kwZJ8Tz

OK, this one isn't about the reciter.  If you find yourself missing Masjid an-Nabawi too much, pay this masjid a visit.  The interior is an almost replica of Masjid an-Nabawi :)

Masjid Babtain - Sheikh Hadi Al-Askari

Address: https://goo.gl/maps/s8ntQNuKxc52 

Once upon a time, this used to be another one of my local Masajid.  Really beautiful masjid with an equally beautiful voice as the reciter.  Have a listen: HERE

Sheikh Ibraheem Jibreen - UNCONFIRMED - He was the former imaam here

مسجد الاميرة العنود بنت عبدالعزيز

مبنى رقم 3687 شارع محمد المقدمي - حي الغدير ، الرياض 13311 - 7494

Sheikh Ibraheem Al-Jibreen no longer leads in any Masjid due to various commitments.  He usually leads in a Masjid during Ramadan, however, this year, he has not released his timetable.

King Abdulaziz Masjid

جامع الملك عبد العزيز


Google Coordinates: 24.645714, 46.709211 - https://goo.gl/maps/rdR7zeaKiV12

Riyadh Airport Masjid
جامع مطار الملك خالد الدولي

Google Coordinates: 24.958640, 46.701200 - https://goo.gl/maps/19FBsnx5uhJ2

A beautiful masjid located next to the National Museum.

If you're near the airport, check it out.  You can get to it from the second floor of the car park.