Schedule for the Ait prayer:
- 07:30 - 08:00 - reading of the Quran;
- 08:00 - 08:25 - sermon;
- 08:25 - 08:30 - explanation of the procedure for performing the Ait prayer;
- 08:30 - start of the Ait prayer.
The Spiritual Administration clarified that in mountainous areas, the timing may vary depending on the decision of local spiritual representatives.
Ait prayer: what is it?The Ait prayer, also known as Eid prayer, is a collective prayer performed by Muslims on the holidays of Orozo Ait and Kurman Ait. The time and place of the prayer are determined by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims in the country.
When does the Ait prayer start?The festive prayer begins 30 minutes after sunrise, and its time ends with the start of the noon prayer.
Is everyone required to perform the Ait prayer?According to Islamic law, there are four main schools of thought: Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali. According to the rules of the Hanafi and Hanbali schools, the Ait prayer is mandatory, while the Shafi'is and Malikis consider it a Sunnah, that is, a desirable action.
Who is exempt from the Ait prayer?Travelers and women are not required to perform this prayer, but they may participate in it if they wish.
What to do if you missed the Ait prayer?According to the Shafi'i school, if you missed the festive prayer, it is recommended to make it up at any time. For Hanafi followers, there is no need to make up this prayer on the day it was missed; it can be done the next day.
Recommendations for the day of the Ait prayerOn the days when the Ait prayer is held, it is advisable to perform the same actions as on Friday: take a shower, wear your best clothes, and arrive for prayer early. On the day of Orozo Ait, it is preferable to eat something before the festive prayer, ideally an odd number of dates.
