Quran TV
Saudi state-run television channel broadcasting live 24/7 from the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
Last updated September 27, 2026
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Overview
Quran TV (Arabic: قناة القرآن الكريم) is a Saudi government-owned television channel that broadcasts live 24 hours a day from the Grand Mosque (Al-Masjid al-Haram) in Mecca. It is part of the Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA). The channel's programming consists of live transmissions of all prayers from the Grand Mosque, and outside prayer times it shows continuous live footage of the mosque accompanied by Quranic recitations by famous reciters from across the Islamic world. Since its launch, the channel has never interrupted its broadcast from the Grand Mosque, except on the Day of Arafah when it temporarily shifts coverage to Mount Arafat. The channel was established on 1 Muharram 1431 AH (corresponding to December 18, 2009) by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Its director is Sulaiman Al-Aidi. Quran TV is available via satellite and terrestrial platforms across the Middle East and beyond, serving as a key religious and cultural broadcaster for Saudi Arabia and the global Muslim audience.
History
Quran TV was established on 1 Muharram 1431 AH (December 18, 2009) by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. It is a government channel affiliated with the Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA). Since its inception, the channel has broadcast live 24 hours a day from the Grand Mosque in Mecca, covering all prayers and providing continuous live footage of the mosque with Quranic recitations outside prayer times. The channel has never ceased its broadcast from the Grand Mosque, except on the Day of Arafah when it covers Mount Arafat. Its director is Sulaiman Al-Aidi.
Founded by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Products and positioning
State-run religious broadcaster providing uninterrupted live coverage of the Grand Mosque and Quranic recitations.
Live prayer broadcasts
Live transmission of all prayers from the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
Quranic recitation programming
Continuous Quranic recitations by famous reciters from the Islamic world.
Live footage of the Grand Mosque
24/7 live footage of the Grand Mosque outside prayer times.
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