Program for the Ait prayer:
- 07:30 - 08:00 - reading of the Quran;
- 08:00 - 08:25 - sermon;
- 08:25 - 08:30 - explanation of the rules and order of performing the Ait prayer;
- 08:30 - performing the Ait prayer.
The Spiritual Administration noted that in mountainous areas, the time for the festive prayer may vary depending on the decisions of local spiritual authorities.
What is the Ait prayer?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 for the prayer are determined by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the country.
When does the Ait prayer start?The festive prayer begins 30 minutes after sunrise and ends with the start of the noon prayer.
Is the Ait prayer obligatory for everyone?In Islam, there are four main schools of thought: Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali. According to the Hanafi and Hanbali schools, the Ait prayer is obligatory, while the Shafi'is and Malikis consider it desirable (Sunnah).
Who is exempt from the Ait prayer?Travelers and women are not required to perform the festive prayer; however, they may participate if they wish.
What to do if you miss the Ait prayer?If you miss the festive prayer, according to the Shafi'i school, it is desirable to make it up as a missed prayer. This can be done at any time. Hanafi scholars, on the other hand, assert that if the collective Ait prayer was missed, it can be made up the next day.
Recommended actions on the day of the Ait prayerOn the day of the Ait prayer, it is advisable to engage in actions such as bathing, using perfume, wearing the best clothes, and arriving early for the prayer. In particular, before Orozo Ait, it is recommended to eat an odd number of dates before the festive prayer.
