Jamat-Ul-Vida
or Alvida-Juma is one of the major
Islamic festivals. The last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan is celebrated
as Jamat-Ul-Vida or Jumat-Ul-Vida or Alvida-Juma. This festival is reflected in
the good wishes of the Holy Quran. On this day across the world, people visit
mosques for prayer as usaual like other Friday’s prayer and recite Quran.
Special arrangements are made for the people gathered for prayer in mosque.
Various
countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Indonesia, and some other countries
throw a special arrangement for the people gathered at the mosque. In India,
the grand mosque “Jama Masjid” at Delhi is famous for its large footfall on the
day of Jamat-Ul-Vida or Alvida-Juma. Lots of needy people are served by the
people who gathered at the Mosque for Prayer. The charity service or donation performed
by the people on this day is part of the fest.
Muslim
community believed that almighty will fulfill their good wishes if they feed
poor and needy ones. In Islamic culture, it is believed that Prophet Mohammad(s.a.w)
has emphasized on the Friday Prayers. Muslims also believe that the angels of
heaven will forgive their sins and give them salvation. Friday Namaz or Prayer
is the most significant part of the Islamic community.
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The festival of Eid begins with the Jamat-Ul-Vida prayers. People keep themselves engaged in reading Quran and worshipping almighty and donate Zakat in this holy month. Muslim women pray at home and prepare food for the next fest. The sacred month of Ramadan has its holy significance and people. People fast whole day and perform five-time prayers and the last day of the month is celebrated by Eid. Similarly, the last Friday of Ramadan is celebrated as Jamat-Ul-Vida or Alvida-Juma.
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