

At the end of the prayer, the Imam will give a two-part sermon. In the second unit, too, multiple takbirs are said. In the first, the Imam will lead worshippers in offering multiple takbirs before reciting the surah Fatiha and another chapter from the holy Quran. How the Eid prayer is offered The Eid prayer is a congregational one and consists of two units (raka’ah). It noted that this ruling was approved by a majority of Muslim scholars and leading Islamic schools. However, the council rules that each sermon is to be held separately on its time as per its sunnah,'' the council said in a statement. “The issue of performing Friday prayer if Eid Al Fitr falls on Friday is a controversial matter among Muslim scholars. If Eid falls on Friday, mosques will host two sermons: One for Eid and the other for the Jumuah prayers.Īccording to the Fatwa Council of the UAE, both prayers and sermons will be performed separately.

Will there be two sermons if Eid falls on Friday? The special Eid prayer is followed by a sermon. Khaleej Times can reveal the timings of the prayers in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah: Mosques and large open spaces called Eid musallahs host the special prayers shortly after sunrise. Muslims offer special congregational prayers on the first day of Eid. Eid will be on Saturday, and the holiday will last for five days. If not spotted tonight, the holy month would have lasted 30 days. Eid will be on Friday, and residents will get a four-day break to celebrate. If the Moon is spotted tonight (Thursday), the holy month of Ramadan will have lasted for 29 days. Islamic months last either 29 or 30 days, depending on when the Moon is sighted. Residents in the country are enjoying the long weekend on the festive occasion from today (Thursday), as per the government circular. The UAE’s moon-sighting committee will meet tonight (April 20) to determine if the Islamic festival Eid Al Fitr 2023 is on Friday, April 21, or Saturday, April 22.
