Prayer Schedule in Istanbul: October 20, 2023 and Weekly Noon Prayer Time
Friday Prayer Times in Turkey: October 20, 2023
Diyanet, the Directorate of Religious Affairs in Turkey, continues to share the Friday prayer times for each province. This Friday, on October 20, 2023, thousands of people will gather in mosques to perform the Friday prayer. So, what are the prayer times for this week?
Friday prayer times, along with other prayer times, are regularly shared by Diyanet. Those who will be fulfilling their worship duties in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and all other provinces will head to the mosques. People who pray during the designated Friday prayer time are exempt from any restrictions. Here are the prayer times for some provinces:
– Istanbul: Friday time is at 12:54
– Ankara: Friday time is at 12:38
– Izmir: Friday prayer time is at 13:01
– Adana: Friday prayer time is at 12:28
– Bursa: Friday prayer time is at 12:53
– Antalya: Friday prayer time is at 12:47
– Konya: Friday time is at 12:40
– Diyarbakir: Friday prayer time is at 12:10
– Eskisehir: Friday prayer time is at 13:47
– Mersin: Friday time is at 12:31
To find out the prayer times for other provinces, you can visit Diyanet’s website or contact your local mosque.
In terms of the number of rakats (units of prayer), the obligation for the Friday prayer is two rakats. Additionally, there is a sunnah (recommended) prayer of eight rakats, four before the fard (obligatory) prayer and four after the fard prayer. According to Imam Abu Yusuf and Imam Muhammad, the sunnah prayer after the fard prayer consists of six rakats in total, with one salutation after four rakats and another salutation after two rakats. It is reported that this practice was narrated from Ali.
For more information and Friday messages, you can visit Diyanet’s website or consult your local mosque.
Stay connected with your faith and fulfill your religious obligations by joining the Friday prayer at your nearest mosque. Let us all cherish this sacred time of worship and reflection.
