Where Does Sheikh Al-Sudais Live? Mecca and Riyadh

Abdul-Rahman Al-Sudais (born February 10, 1960, in Riyadh) is the Chief Imam of the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) in Mecca, the holiest site in Islam.

Residences

• Primary residence: Mecca – Near the Grand Mosque, facilitating his duties as Imam and President of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques
• Family home: Riyadh – His birthplace; where his family maintains roots

Roles & Responsibilities

• Leads daily prayers, Friday sermons, Taraweeh (Ramadan), Eid prayers at Masjid al-Haram
• Oversees administration, expansion, and services of the Two Holy Mosques (Mecca and Medina)
• Renowned for Quranic recitation (qira'at); numerous recordings globally distributed
• PhD in Islamic Sharia (Umm al-Qura University); former professor

Public Access

As a public religious figure, his scheduled prayers at the Grand Mosque are open to all worshippers. Private residence details are not publicly disclosed for security and privacy.