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Saudi Al-Ekhbariya channel announced on Monday the death of the muezzin of the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Ibrahim bin Adel Al-Madani, at the age of 51, after a career serving the call to prayer in the Grand Mosque of Mecca.
Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Madani was among the muezzins of the Grand Mosque, and was known for performing the Fajr call to prayer and Eid takbirat, in addition to his participation in conveying the iqamah behind the imam during prayers.
Following the announcement of his death, a number of social media users reacted to the news, remembering his voice and recordings of his call to prayer and takbirat in the Grand Mosque. They also re-shared a previous interview in which he spoke about his experience with the call to prayer in the Grand Mosque.
In that interview, the late Sheikh recalled his feelings during his first call to prayer at the Grand Mosque, indicating that he was moved to tears upon seeing the circumambulators around the Kaaba listening to his voice. He also spoke about the differences between the Meccan and Madani schools of performing the call to prayer.
