Notification Issued to Synchronize Friday Prayers Nationwide

Staff Correspondent 

The Islamic Foundation has issued a notification urging all mosques across the country to conduct Friday (Jumu’ah) prayers at the same time.

The notice, signed by the foundation’s Director General, Senior District and Sessions Judge Abdus Salam Khan, was released on Sunday.

The notification emphasized the sanctity of Friday, calling it the best and most blessed day of the week. Quoting the Quran, it stated, “O you who believe! When the call to prayer is proclaimed on Friday, hasten to the remembrance of Allah and leave off trade. That is better for you if you only knew.” (Surah Al-Jumu’ah, Verse 9). It described the day as a “weekly Eid,” offering opportunities for spiritual blessings through worship.

The foundation noted that the timing of Jumu’ah prayers currently varies widely across mosques—starting at 1:00 PM in some, 1:30 PM in others, and even as late as 1:50 PM in certain places. This inconsistency creates confusion, particularly for travelers and passersby, hindering their ability to participate in the prayers.

To address this, the Islamic Foundation has requested all mosques to hold Jumu’ah prayers at 1:30 PM. It has urged regional and district-level mosque authorities to take the necessary steps to implement this uniform timing.