Credits: Pixabay
To accommodate the new working week, Friday prayers will begin at 1.15 pm across the UAE, the government said on Tuesday. Depending on the season, Friday prayers often begin at dhuhr — between noon and 12.30 pm.
On Tuesday, the government announced that Saturday and Sunday will be the new weekends for public-sector employees and that Friday will be a half-day, with work beginning at 7.30 a.m. and finishing at midday. The ruling will go into effect on January 1, 2022.
To provide government employees enough time to attend Friday prayers at a mosque, the dhuhr prayer time has been pushed ahead by nearly an hour, with the sermon commencing at 1.15 pm. The discourse in the mosque precedes Friday prayers, which are followed by Jumaa prayers. “This decision was based on fixing the timing of the prayer for 1.15 pm throughout the year,” the government said.
With every new road improvement project RTA completes, we’re one step closer to Dubai’s vision… Read More
Get your wallets out, and I don’t mean cardholders, because you’ll need extra space for… Read More
At this point Eid Al Fitr needs no more introduction, because I know more than… Read More
Ever wished you could hit the dance floor without worrying about a babysitter? Or enjoy… Read More
Ramadan always seems to fly by, doesn’t it? Blink, and suddenly, we’re prepping for Eid!… Read More
We’ve probably known this for years, but now it’s undeniable - Dubai is chock-a-block (in… Read More
