ISLAM
Importance of observing prayer times highlighted
Prayer timings for Monday (25 August 2025) and Tuesday (26 August) have been announced. Observing the correct prayer times is obligatory for every Muslim, making accurate schedules essential.
On Monday, Zuhr prayer will begin at 12:01 pm and end at 4:32 pm. Asr will be from 4:33 pm to 6:22 pm, followed by sunset at 6:23 pm. Maghrib prayer will start at 6:24 pm and continue until 7:40 pm. Isha can be performed from 7:41 pm until 4:18 am.
For Tuesday, Tahajjud and Sehri will end at 4:18 am, followed by Fajr prayer from 4:19 am to 5:37 am. Sunrise is scheduled at 5:38 am. Ishraq prayer time will last from 5:53 am to 11:54 am, while Chasht can be offered between 8:54 am and 11:54 am.
Regional variations apply for divisional cities: timings should be reduced by 5 minutes in Chattogram and 6 minutes in Sylhet, while 3 minutes should be added in Khulna, 7 minutes in Rajshahi, 8 minutes in Rangpur, and 1 minute in Barishal.
Renowned Islamic scholar and public speaker Dr. Zakir Naik is set to visit Bangladesh for the first time on November 28, organizers have confirmed.
Raj, the head of Spark Event Management, told Somoy News that “if everything goes as planned, Dr. Zakir Naik will arrive in Dhaka on November 28 to attend his own event.”
He added that the event is likely to be held in Dhaka’s Agargaon area, though final details will be disclosed after a press conference scheduled for October 20.
This will mark Dr. Naik’s first visit to Bangladesh. Known for his lectures on comparative religion, Dr. Naik has delivered talks in various countries across the Muslim world.
Staff Correspondent
Dhaka | Sunday, October 5, 2025
Islamic Foundation has released today’s official prayer schedule for Dhaka and surrounding areas, based on the sunrise and sunset timings.
According to the schedule:
Fajr: 4:35 AM
Dhuhr: 11:53 AM
Asr: 4:09 PM
Maghrib: 5:53 PM
Isha: 7:06 PM
Sunrise: 5:46 AM | Sunset: 6:00 PM
The Foundation noted that there are slight time variations for divisional cities:
Chattogram (-5 minutes), Sylhet (-6 minutes), Khulna (+3 minutes), Rajshahi (+7 minutes), Rangpur (+8 minutes), and Barishal (+1 minute).
Religious scholars emphasize that maintaining the prayer timetable is an essential act of faith and a means of attaining Allah’s blessings. Punctual prayers bring spiritual peace and discipline to daily life.
Islamic Foundation further explained that each prayer’s timing is set according to the sun’s position —
Fajr begins at dawn and ends before sunrise;
Dhuhr starts after midday;
Asr continues until sunset;
Maghrib begins immediately after sunset;
Isha lasts until midnight.
With modern technology, prayer times are now easily accessible through mobile apps, websites, and digital displays in mosques across the country.
On Saturday, October 4, 2025, prayer timings for Dhaka and its surrounding areas have been announced. The Zuhr prayer will begin at 11:50 am, followed by Asr at 4:04 pm. Maghrib prayer is scheduled for 5:46 pm, while Isha will start at 6:59 pm.
Tomorrow, Fajr prayer will begin at 4:40 am. Sunset in Dhaka today will be at 5:44 pm, and sunrise tomorrow will take place at 5:51 am.
The schedule has been published by the Islamic Research Center, Bashundhara, Dhaka.
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