The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has urged Muslims to perform the Eclipse Prayer on Sunday evening, September 7, following the tradition of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) to observe prescribed prayers during cosmic events.
The call comes ahead of a lunar eclipse announced by the International Astronomical Centre, which is expected to begin at 8:27pm, reach its peak at 10:12pm, and end at 11:57pm.
The UAE Council for Fatwa stated that the Eclipse Prayer is recommended for all men and women for whom prayer is obligatory, whether the eclipse is partial or total.
The eclipse prayer is a special congregational prayer performed in two rakʿahs, with each rakʿah including two recitations of the Qur’an and two bowings before the prostration.
Traditionally led in mosques without adhan or iqama, the prayer is marked by longer recitations and supplications, followed by reminders to give charity, seek forgiveness, and remember God.
