When Eid Coincides With Jumu‘ah, What Should You Do? - Islam

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When Eid Coincides With Jumu‘ah, What Should You Do? by Lukgaf(op): 8:30am On Mar 20

This year, Eid falls on a Friday — a special and unique situation in Islam. It brings ease in the religion, but also requires proper understanding.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

«قَدِ اجْتَمَعَ فِي يَوْمِكُمْ هَذَا عِيدَانِ، فَمَنْ شَاءَ أَجْزَأَهُ مِنَ الْجُمُعَةِ، وَإِنَّا مُجَمِّعُونَ»
“Two Eids have come together on this day of yours. Whoever wishes, the Eid prayer will suffice him from Jumu‘ah, but we will still observe Jumu‘ah.”
(Abu Dawud)

What does this mean?

If you attend the Eid prayer, then:

You are permitted not to attend Jumu‘ah

But you must still pray Dhuhr at its time

However:

It is better to still attend Jumu‘ah if possible

The Imam must still establish Jumu‘ah for those who wish to attend

This concession is a mercy, not an excuse for negligence.
Do not turn it into a reason to abandon both prayers.

If you skip Jumu‘ah, do not skip Dhuhr.
If you can attend both, that is more rewarding.

Islam is a religion of balance and ease.
It gives room, but it also encourages striving for more reward.

May Allah accept our Eid, our prayers, and our fasting, and grant us many more in good health and faith.
Eid Mubarak.

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Re: When Eid Coincides With Jumu‘ah, What Should You Do? by Antlisiam: 8:41am On Mar 20

After jimoh, na to resume to beer parlour, guest house, etc should be the next move

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Re: When Eid Coincides With Jumu‘ah, What Should You Do? by DMCA: 11:02am On Mar 20

Antlisiam:
After jimoh, na to resume to beer parlour, guest house, etc should be the next move

eating of pork should also go with this wonderful combination cool

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Re: When Eid Coincides With Jumu‘ah, What Should You Do? by callmetade: 11:03am On Mar 20

Let's get the party started... Hey DJ play me gbedu

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Re: When Eid Coincides With Jumu‘ah, What Should You Do? by Inspirer1: 11:24am On Mar 20

May Allaah accept our ibaadah, Ameen

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Re: When Eid Coincides With Jumu‘ah, What Should You Do? by Obaofaba: 11:27am On Mar 20

Alhamdulillah.

Eid Mubarak to all Muslims in the world.

May Allah accept our fasts and admit us to Jannatul furdaus.

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Re: When Eid Coincides With Jumu‘ah, What Should You Do? by AbdulAkpan: 11:34am On Mar 20

This pork meat you just mentioned has made me to start salivating. This meat has this unique taste if well prepared.

Last time I ate pork meat was April, 2026 in Enugu. Those guys have their onions when it comes to pork meat preparation.

DMCA:
eating of pork should also go with this wonderful combination

Re: When Eid Coincides With Jumu‘ah, What Should You Do? by Aldebaran(m): 11:35am On Mar 20

Eid Mubarak...

Eid Mubarak...

Eid Mubarak

Re: When Eid Coincides With Jumu‘ah, What Should You Do? by Kukutente23: 11:45am On Mar 20

Eid Mubarak to the Muslims with the exception of the terrorists among them. We wish those ones the Khamenei treatment

Lukuluku69 come and see moon and star again

Re: When Eid Coincides With Jumu‘ah, What Should You Do? by Akwamkpuruamu: 11:48am On Mar 20

You ate it in the future in Enugu. Nice one

AbdulAkpan:
This pork meat you just mentioned has made me to start salivating. This meat has this unique taste if well prepared.

Last time I ate pork meat was April, 2026 in Enugu. Those guys have their onions when it comes to pork meat preparation.