Perak mufti urges Muslims to perform solar eclipse prayers

Updated 6 years ago · Published on 24 Dec 2019 9:45AM · 1 Comments

A partial eclipse of the sun is expected to occur in Perak from 11.18am to 3.09pm on Thursday, with the peak at 1.11pm, when 85% of the sun is blocked by the moon. – EPA pic, December 24, 2019.

MUSLIMS in Perak are encouraged to perform the solar eclipse prayers in conjunction with the partial eclipse of the sun expected in the state on Thursday.

The Astronomy Division of Perak Mufti Department said in a statement the partial eclipse of the sun is expected to occur from 11.18am to 3.09pm, with the peak at 1.11pm, when 85% of the sun is blocked by the moon.

“Mosques or surau planning to organise the sunnah muakkadah solar eclipse prayers are recommended to perform the prayers after Zohor prayers.

“Those wishing to perform the prayers individually may do so at any time during the solar eclipse,” it added. – Bernama, December 24, 2019.

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