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The timings of the obligatory prayers
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Prayer name
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Start time
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End time
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| Fajr |
Dawn |
Sunrise |
| Dhuhr |
Sun passes the zenith |
when the shadow of a body is equal in length to it |
| Asr |
when the shadow of a body is equal in length to it |
sun set |
| Maghrib |
sun set |
twilight disappears
(preferable to do earlier)
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| Isha |
Twilight disappears |
end of the first half of the night (but can be offered
upto the break of dawn) |
Note: These timings are normally available in calendars. But one
should account for the regional variations as calendars are based on standard
times. Always listen for Azan from local mosques, if possible.
Timings for prayers at polar latitudes
In polar latitudes (45 degrees to poles), where the duration and signs
of day and night are anomalous the following guides can be used. (check
with the local mosque)
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Latitude range
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Feature
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Timings
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| 45-48 |
the signs of the day and night are very apparent (of short or long
durations) |
same as for equatorial regions |
| 48-66 |
Signs of the day and night are not very apparent during portion
of the year |
Timing for Maghrib and Fajr should be approximated with the nearest
or any temperate zone |
| 66 - poles |
daily signs of night and day are not visible for long periods of
year |
All timings should be approximated with the nearest or any temperate
zone |
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