All ancient cultures had their own views on a solar eclipse. Because it leads to darkness, many saw this as a bad omen. In the time of Ignorance (Jāhiliyya) the Arabs believed that a solar eclipse occurred upon the death of someone important, or to warn of a forthcoming calamity.
What did our Prophet (Peace be upon him) teach us about the solar eclipse ?
Thursday Dhul-Qadah 5 1447
Thursday 23 April 2026
| Begins | Jamaat | |
|---|---|---|
| Fajar | 4:00 | 5.15 |
| Sunrise | 5:46 | |
| Zuhr | 1:06 | 1.30 |
| Asr | 6:04 | 7.15 |
| Magrib | 8:21 | 8:21 |
| Isha | 9:38 | 10.00 |
Second Juma Salaah being offered during the summer months at the Leicester Mosque (Sutherland St):
3rd April to 25th Sept - 4:20PM
2nd Oct - 4:15PM
9th Oct - 4:00PM
16th Oct - 3:45PM
23rd Oct - 3:30PM
ICWA (Ladies) Events:
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Please Note: Ladies Wednesday Sports is cancelled until further notice.
Lillah - Mosque Donation
Zakaat, Sadaqa or Fitra Donation
