- By Iram Hussain
- Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:44 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Alvida Jummah 2025: As Ramadan enters its final week, Muslims worldwide are preparing for the conclusion of the holy month. With Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations around the corner, devotees are eagerly anticipating the joyous occasion. However, before the festivities commence, a significant day awaits i.e. Alvida Jummah, the last Friday of Ramadan.
Also known as Jumat-ul-Wida, this sacred day is marked by special prayers as Muslims bid farewell to the month of fasting. Considered an auspicious day, Alvida Jummah holds great significance and devotees will gather for prayers in Mosques.
Alvida Jummah 2025: Date
This year, Alvida Jummah will be observed on Friday, March 28 across the nation. The special prayers offered on this day evoke a mix of emotions as Muslims bid farewell to the holy month of Ramadan.
Alvida Jummah 2025: Timings
Reportedly, in Delhi, the Jummah prayer on March 28 will commence at 12:33 PM coinciding with the Zuhr prayer. However, sermon timings vary with Jama Masjid's sermon starting at 1 PM followed by the prayer between 1:30-2 PM. Mosques in Delhi will hold multiple congregations with prayer times differing slightly. It's essential to check with local mosques for specific timings to ensure participation in the Jummah prayer.
Jumat-ul-Wida 2025 (Image Credits: Canva)
Alvida Jummah 2025 Significance
Jumat-ul-Wida is a spiritually significant day as Muslims gather in mosques for special prayers, seeking forgiveness and expressing gratitude for Ramadan's blessings. The day features a huge crowd in the mosques on this day. It's a period of intense devotion marked by lengthy congregational prayers and powerful discourses by Imams of mosque or Maulana emphasising faith, kindness and unity. Charitable donations such as Zakat and Sadaqah are also an essential part of this day as Muslims give to the needy while fostering a sense of compassion and community. This collective act of worship and charity strengthens the bonds of Muslim brotherhood.