World News | Eid and Friday prayers to be held separately if Eid falls on a Friday: UAE fatwa committee

Abu Dhabi [UAE]April 15 (ANI/WAM): If Eid al-Fitr in 2023 is held on Friday, April 21, Eid al-Fitr and Friday prayers will be held separately, according to a statement issued by the United Arab Emirates’ fatwa committee.

“The issue of performing Friday prayers on the Friday of Eid al-Fitr is a contentious issue among Muslim scholars, however, the council has stipulated that each sermon should be held at its time separately according to its sunnah,” the council said in a statement Said Friday’s statement.

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In carrying out the killing order, the council cited verses from the Qur’an and the words and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad.

It noted that his ruling was endorsed by most Muslim scholars and major madrasahs. (ANI/WAM)

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