The UAE’s General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat has urged residents to perform the eclipse prayer tomorrow evening, September 7.
The call follows the International Astronomy Center’s announcement of a lunar eclipse starting at 8:27 PM, peaking at 10:12 PM, and concluding at 11:57 PM.
The Emirates Fatwa Council stated that it is recommended for all men and women obligated to pray to perform the eclipse prayer, whether the eclipse is partial or total.
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The September 7 eclipse is noteworthy for its extended totality of 82 minutes and worldwide visibility. Watching a lunar eclipse is entirely safe for the naked eye, requiring no special glasses or filters.
The next lunar eclipse visible from the UAE will occur on July 6, 2028, and it will be a partial eclipse.
