Prayer Times in Dubai (2024)

Prayer Times Today in Dubai (Tuesday 11th of Jun 2024) are:

Please find below the prayer times in Dubai for your reference. Do note that there is a difference of a few minutes for prayer times in Dubai and the other emirates. Here are the Prayer times in Dubai (UAE) to guide you in finding out Dubai prayer timings of Fajr (Sunrise), Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib (Sunset) and Isha.

For Muslims in Dubai, adhering to the prescribed prayer times is an aspect of their faith. These times vary daily and are determined by the position of the sun. Today's Prayer Times Dubai are Fajar Prayer Time 03:56 AM, Dhuhur Prayer Time 12:19 PM, Asr Prayer Time 03:41 PM, Maghrib Prayer Time 07:09 PM & Isha Prayer Time 08:39 PM. This information is crucial for the Muslim community in Dubai to perform their five daily prayers - Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha - at the correct intervals, maintaining their religious routine amidst their daily activities.

Prayer Times Dubai holds profound significance in Islam, serving as a reminder of faith and devotion to God. It is essential for Muslims as it fosters a direct connection with God, provides spiritual discipline, and structures the day around moments of reflection and peace. Praying five times daily is a fundamental pillar of Islam, symbolizing obedience, submission, and a constant renewal of faith. These Prayer Times Dubai, set at specific intervals throughout the day, allow Muslims to detach briefly from worldly affairs, reinforcing a sense of community and shared faith, especially during communal prayers.

The specific Dubai prayer times can change daily, depending on the position of the sun.

• Fajr: Dawn, before sunrise
• Dhuhr: Midday, after the sun has reached its zenith
• Asr: the late part of the afternoon
• Maghrib: just after sunset
• Isha: between sunset and midnight

In addition, Muslims hold a congregational prayer, called Jum’ah, at the mosque on Fridays. When Muslims pray Jum’ah, they are not required to pray Dhuhr afterwards.

How many times must Muslims pray each day?

Five times every day, all Muslims pray at the same time, facing the same direction.

Salat is the second of the Five Pillars of Islam. It requires all Muslims who have reached puberty to worship five times daily, facing the holy city of Mecca. (Women who are menstruating or women who have recently given birth are excluded from the requirement.)

It’s preferred that Muslims offer their prayers in a mosque, but if they are unable to, they can pray anywhere as long as it’s clean.

Each prayer consists of a number of mandatory rakat:
Fajr: 2 rakat Prayer before dawn (before sunrise)
Dhuhr: 4 rakat Prayer during midday (after the sun has reached its zenith)
Asr: 4 rakat Prayer during the late part of the afternoon
Maghrib: 3 rakat Prayer just after sunset
Isha: 4 rakat Prayer between sunset and midnight

Muslims can pray in any clean place, not just in a mosque. Most shopping malls in Dubai, including office towers and community centers have dedicated prayer rooms.

Muslims must wash themselves before praying (wudu). While praying they must face in the direction of the Kaaba, Masjid Al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. From any point in the world, the direction facing the Kaaba is called the Qibla.

Visiting a Mosque (for Non-Muslims)

There a number of mosques in Dubai and Abu Dhabi (UAE) that allow non-muslim visitors. The Jumeirah Mosque and Omar IbnKhattab Mosque in Dubai and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

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