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Jumu’atul-Wida 2023 Date: Last Friday of Ramadan, History, Significance of the Day

Additionally known as al-Jumu'ah al-Yateemah. Jumu'atul-Wida will be observed by the global Muslim community on April 21 in 2023.

Jumu’atul-Wida 2023 Date: Jumu’atul-Wida, which translates to ‘Friday of departure,’ is the last Friday of Ramadan preceding Eid-ul-Fitr. Additionally known as al-Jumu’ah al-Yateemah. Jumu’atul-Wida will be observed by the global Muslim community on April 21 in 2023. The holiday is filled with benefits and salvation. Muslims observe this occasion by reciting the holy Quran and offering special prayers. On this day, individuals engage in charitable acts and assist the needy and impoverished. Here is everything you need to know about the history and significance of Jumu’atul-Wida 2023 as it approaches.

Jumu’atul-Wida 2023 Date

On Friday, April 21, 2023, Jumu’atul-Wida will be celebrated. This is the final Friday of Ramadan for this year.

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Jumu’atul-Wida History

Jumu’ah is derived from the Arabic word for “gathering,” and “Wida” means “farewell.” Jumu’ah (Friday) is the required congregational day for Muslim males. Women are welcome but not required to attend. This Friday congregation is also mentioned in the Holy Qur’an, Chapter 62, Verse 9 (The Congregation, Friday): “O you who have believed, when [the adhan] is called for Jumu’ah [Friday] prayer, then proceed to the remembrance of Allah and forsake trade. That would be best for you if you knew.”

Jumu’atul-Wida is the holiest day preceding the end of Ramadan and the holiest day for Muslims. According to their beliefs, this is one of the most significant days of the year and the second holy day of the month of Ramadan. On Jumu’atul-Widaa, some Muslims devote a significant portion of the day to ibadah, or prayers to Allah.

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Jumu’atul-Wida Significance

Jumu’atul-Wida day is of great importance to the Muslim community, as the festival is celebrated globally by the Islamic community to observe the last Friday of Ramadan. Jumat-ul-Wida is derived from the words “Juma” and “wida,” where “Juma” means “gathering” and “wida” means “farewell.” Muslims believe that on this day, Allah will indeed receive their prayers. On this day, tents are erected around mosques in order to manage the crowds of worshippers seeking divine blessings.

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