Al-Ayat Prayer Planned in UAE during Partial Solar Eclipse
The rare partial solar eclipse will see the moon’s shadow cast on the earth on Tuesday, October 25. The celestial spectacle, which can in equal measure stun and intimidate, serves as a divine reminder for Muslims to remember the might of Allah and be righteous.
In the United Arab Emirates and other Muslim countries, Al-Ayat prayer will be offered tomorrow. In Dubai, the prayer will be offered after Asr on Tuesday as the partial eclipse peaks.
Though not obligatory, the prayer is highly recommended. It is different from the daily prayers and is usually offered in congregation in mosques, although families can perform it at home, too.
A partial solar eclipse is a rare event that occurs when the moon comes between the sun and Earth. As the name suggests, the moon only partially covers the sun’s disk. The celestial spectacle is expected to start at 2.42pm and end at 4.54pm. The maximum eclipse will happen at 3.52pm local time.
Source: khaleejtimes.com
