Updated On: 05 April, 2024 05:30 PM IST | Editor
Alvida Jummah, also known as Jumu`atul-Widaa, holds profound significance in the Islamic faith as it marks the farewell Friday of the holy month of Ramadan. Scroll to see how it is being observed across the world. Image credits: ANI/AFP

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Indian Muslim devotees offer prayers (Alvida ki Namaz) at The Jama Mosque in Prayagraj. Muslims worldwide regard this day with reverence as it symbolises the conclusion of the month-long period of fasting, prayer, self-reflection and spiritual renewal
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A Muslim religious scholar prays at the Jummah Masjid Mosque during the Islamic Holy month of Ramadan in Colombo

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Muslims attend a Jummah prayers in Niamey, Niger. On Alvida Jummah, Muslims engage in various acts of worship and reflection. They attend congregational prayers at mosques, where sermons are delivered by religious leaders, emphasising the significance of piety, gratitude and seeking forgiveness
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Muslim worshippers arrive at the Jummah Mosque ahead of the Friday prayers. The Jummah Mosque is a mosque in Port Louis, Mauritius dating from the 1850s. The building combines Indian, Creole and Islamic architecture

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Muslim community people offer last Friday namaz during the ongoing Ramadan month, in Patna on Friday
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Alvida Jummah serves as a spiritually enriching day for Muslims, encouraging them to conclude Ramadan with a sense of spiritual fulfillment and a renewed commitment to their faith and community
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