Starting Friday, January 2, 2026, all mosques across the United Arab Emirates will hold their weekly Friday sermon and congregational prayers at 12:45 pm. This creates a unified, national schedule for Jumuʿah that aims to simplify planning and ensure consistency for worshippers everywhere in the country.
Officials emphasized that the new timing is intended to improve organization and encourage punctual attendance, urging worshippers to arrive early to fully participate in the sermon and prayer.
