What is the holy day of Muslims?
Muslims’ special day is Friday. On this day, the mid-day formal worship is replaced by a special congregational worship called Salat al-Jum’ah (Friday prayer). This worship is preceded by the khutbah, a short weekly address given by the imam (worship leader). After the worship is completed, Muslims often enjoy lunch with each other and socialize. In Muslim countries, many Muslims do not work on the day of Jum’ah. Despite its importance as a day of congregation, Jum’ah is not a “sabbath” day, since Muslims are not obliged to observe a “day of rest” for fear of punishment. Muslims attend their local masjids on other days as well. On weekends, many masjids or Islamic Centers hold classes or events designed to teach young Muslim children or new Muslims about their faith. Special guest speakers are often invited to address the community, and various meetings and conferences are held.
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