Today Prayer Times in Cameroon

Are you looking for the most accurate Islamic Prayer Times in Cameroon? You landed at the right place. MuslimandQuran.com is your partner in providing you with all the Islamic resources, including prayer times in your city, to help you step closer to your religion. Prayer is the most essential form of worship; voiding it is considered a sin. So, with us, know the right timings of all the prayers and offer your salah at its respective time to gain the blessings of Allah. 

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Find Islamic Prayer Times in Cameroon with MuslimandQuran.com. Scroll down to access all the cities in Cameroon and know their prayer timings. If your location is accessible, you will be automatically directed to your area prayer timings pager; otherwise, you can do it manually by clicking Prayer Times > Country Listing from the top menu bar and selecting your country. Scroll down and you will find the city listing of your selected country. Access the city to know the right timings of all the prayers. Bookmark the city to receive notifications for the prayers. 

Alternatively, you can download our Muslim and Quran applications on your iOS or Android smartphones then follow these steps: 

  • Click on the icon to open the app. 

  • Click on access location to be automatically directed to your city’s page, or choose the location manually by selecting your country from the country listing.

  • Select your city to learn the prayer times in your area.

  • Enable notification to receive notifications for every prayer, even sunrise. This can be customized to all or selective prayers. 

  • You can also choose different ringtones to know the alarm reminding you of your prayer. 

 

Cameroon Cities with Muslim Population 

The Republic of Cameroon is a country located in central Africa. It has over 28 million people, and Christianity is its dominant religion. Islam is the second most followed religion in the country, with over 21% of the population practicing it. 

Muslims are generally located in the northern part of Cameroon and have their mosques built there. The Baamoun ethnic group of Cameroon follows Islam, while the Kirdi, another ethnic group, practice some form of Islam with a fusion of their traditional religion. Yaounde, the capital city of Cameroon, Douala, Garoua, Maroua, and Ngaoudere are some cities densely populated with Muslims and have mosques to cater to their worship place needs. 

Islamic Culture and Heritage in Cameroon

Islam is the second most popular religion in Cameroon, followed by 21% of the total population. Among these Muslims, 27% are Sunni, 3% are Shia. Nearly half of the Muslims in Cameroon associate themselves with a Sufi order.

The Fulani group spread Islam in Cameroon in the 19th century through trade and the Sufi brotherhoods. The Fulani group lives mostly in the other provinces where, to date, the majority of the Muslims live. Another group is the Kirdi group, which generally practices Islam, and the Bamoun ethnic group, which is dominant in the West of Cameroon. 

Northern Cameroon culture is influenced by Islam, and Muslims living there wear light-colored free-flow robes and cover their head with embroidered head coverings. Even the traditional dress of Cameroon is Kabba, which is a long free-flow robe-type dress with a matching or contrasting head covering. 

Islamic Festivals and Events in Cameroon

Muslims of Cameroon celebrate Islamic festivals following the Hijirah (Islamic) Calendar. They fast in the month of Ramadan and celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. Muslims of Cameroon also celebrate the 1st Muharram as the Islamic New Year and 12 Rabi-Al-Awal as Prophet Muhammad’s birthdate. 

Halal Dining and Food Options in Cameroon

In Cameroon, areas with a significant Muslim population are where you can find halal food easily. Cities like Yaounde and Douala are religiously diverse and have a high population of Muslims residing. These cities have many halal restaurants and shops that sell halal food. Muslims in Cameroon mostly have access to butchers and markets that provide halal food but it's always best to look for a halal certificate. 

Connect with the Muslim Community in Cameroon 

Connect with the locals of Cameroon and learn about their diverse culture and traditions. Join them during prayers, events, or festivals and strengthen your brotherhood bond. 

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