In Islam, Eid prayer and Juma’at (Friday) prayers are two distinct and important congregational prayers that hold great significance in the Islamic calendar. But what happens when they coincide on the same day?
According to Islamic teachings, when Eid prayer and Juma’at prayers coincide on the same day, the Eid prayer takes precedence over Juma’at prayers. This means that Muslims should attend the Eid prayer instead of the Juma’at prayers if both occur at the same time.
However, if someone misses the Eid prayer, they can perform the Juma’at prayers as usual. It is also important to note that while Eid prayer is mandatory for all adult Muslims, Juma’at prayers are only obligatory for men who are not travelling.
Now, looking ahead to the expected date of Eid Ul Fitr in 2023, it is important to note that the date may vary depending on the sighting of the new moon. According to the Islamic calendar, the month of Ramadan will end with the sighting of the new moon, and Eid Ul Fitr will commence the following day.
As per astronomical calculations, it is expected that Eid Ul Fitr will fall on Friday or Saturday. However, this is subject to change based on the sighting of the new moon. Muslims around the world will keep a lookout for the new moon in order to determine the exact date of Eid Ul Fitr.
In conclusion, while the coincidence of Eid prayer and Juma’at prayers may cause confusion for some Muslims, it is important to follow Islamic teachings and prioritize the Eid prayer. Additionally, the expected date of Eid Ul Fitr in 2023 is subject to the sighting of the new moon and may change accordingly.