Jumu'atul-Wida
Datelast Friday in the month of Ramadan before Eid-ul-Fitr
Frequencyannual

Jumu'atul-Widaa' (Arabic: جمعة الوداع meaning Friday of farewell, also called al-Jumu'ah al-Yateemah Arabic: الجمعة اليتيمة or the orphaned Friday Urdu: الوداع جمعہ Al-Widaa Juma) is the last Friday in the month of Ramadhan before Eid-ul-Fitr.[1]

Jumu'ah (Friday) is the day on which Muslim men are required to attend congregation in lieu of the mid-day prayer. Women may attend, but are not obligated.

Etymology

Jumu'ah comes from the Arabic word for "gathering". Widaa' means "farewell".[2]

See also

References

  1. "Jamat ul Vida 2021: Can Fasting Lead to Attainment of Salvation?". S A NEWS. 2021-05-07. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  2. Swarup, Anil (2021-05-07). "How Did Govt 'Let' COVID Crisis Worsen? Anil Swarup Explains". TheQuint. Retrieved 2021-05-07.


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