Welcome to Ethiopia prayer times at MuslimandQuran.com! Salah (prayer) is the second pillar of Islam, and every Muslim man and woman must offer salah at the right time following the Athaan (call to prayer). To accommodate our Muslim brothers and sisters, we at MuslimandQuran.com bring you the correct Islamic prayer times in Ethiopia so you can offer your salah at the right time.
Get the most accurate Islamic prayer times in Ethiopia with MuslimandQuran.com. We provide our Muslim audience with authentic and accurate salah times in different countries worldwide. You can find salah timings for every city in any country, including Ethiopia. The simplest way to get prayer notifications is to download the Muslim and Quran mobile applications for iOS and Android. After you have downloaded the app, set the time according to your location, enable your location from your device’s settings, set the notification ringtone, and receive prayer reminders for all 5 prayers.
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Ethiopia is a landlocked country located in the eastern part of Africa. It shares borders with Kenya, Djibouti, Eritrea, South Sudan, and Sudan. It is a religiously diverse country, with Christianity and Islam coexisting as dominant religions. The country has a total population of 120 million, and 33% follows Islam.
Christianity and Islam are the two main religions in the country. Muslims in Ethiopia generally reside in the lowlands of the country. Ethiopia holds a rich Islamic history and heritage that dates back to the time of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Muslims live across Ethiopia and form large communities. The following cities in Ethiopia have a large Muslim population:
Harar: Also known as the City of Saints, it is one of the holiest cities and has a large number of Muslim populations living there. There are around 82 mosques within the city. It is a walled city with a population of 246 thousand, with more than 60% of the population as Muslims.
Dire Dawa: A city of rich cultural heritage, Dire Dawah is located in the eastern part of Ethiopia and is the fourth most populous city in the country. It has a large population of Muslims living in the city. It has many mosques for the worship of Muslims.
Addis Ababa: It is the capital and also the largest city of Ethiopia. It has both Christians and Muslims living in the majority and has several mosques along with Churches for worship.
Islamic culture is an important part of Ethiopian history. Islam was brought to Ethiopia back in the time of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). When the followers of Islam were targeted in Makkah, the Prophet (ﷺ) told them to find a safe place in Abyssinia, Ethiopia. This country holds a rich Islamic heritage and is home to the oldest city, Harar, which is a walled city known to be an Islamic center in the 16th century. It was also called The City of Saints, and under the reign of Amir Muhammad, Harar served as an Islamic city and was a channel for spreading the religion in the region. Ethiopia has more than 82 mosques country-wide, including the Grand Anwar Mosque in Addis Ababa and the Jami mosque in Harar. Documents of Islamic theology, law, and history have been preserved in Harar.
As Islam is followed by a large number of Ethiopians, several community services and organizations are operating in the country. Some famous ones are:
Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council: As Muslims are in the majority, this organization looks after the Islamic affairs in the country. It is a public institution and the highest Islamic authority in Ethiopia.
Awqaf Ethiopia: This organization looks after charitable and religious issues for the Muslims of Ethiopia.
Islamic Relief Worldwide: A charitable organization that works for humanitarian causes across the globe, helping Muslims in every corner of the world with relief funds.
Ethiopian Muslim Relief and Development Association: EMRDA works for charitable and development activities to improve the financial condition of Muslims in Ethiopia.
Most of the Ethiopian Muslims belong to the Sunni sect, but a significant number also belong to the Shia and Ahmadi sect. Ethiopians celebrate the most important festivals and events that happen in Islam and are celebrated around the Muslim world. Ramadan is celebrated with passion and determination. All Ethiopian Muslims fast for the entire month of Ramadan, starting their fast at suhoor and ending it with iftar. When the Shawwal moon is sighted, marking the end of Ramadan, Muslims in Ethiopia and around the globe celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, which starts with an Eid prayer in congregation. Later in the last month of the Islamic Calendar, Muslim communities celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, sacrificing animals and celebrating the feast with their families, friends, and the less fortunate.
In cities like Harar, Addis Ababa, and Dire Dawa, where the Muslims are in the majority, Halal food is found everywhere, while in cities where Muslims are in the minority, there might be fewer halal options available. In Addis Ababa, you will find hundreds of Halal options in all types of cuisines, local and international. Few international chains like Nando’s offer Halal food.
Ethiopia has several institutes that provide religious studies, and few also offer religious as well as academic studies. Some famous names are:
Jamia Hafsa Institutes in Harar: Situated in The City of Saints, it offers its students Islamic education and Quran memorization.
Iman Islamic College: It offers Islamic Studies and Arabic language to students in Ethiopia. It also has started its distance learning online programs to cater to a wide audience.
Connect with the Muslims of Ethiopia and learn about their way of life. Learn their culture and traditions and how their way of practicing Islam is different than the rest of the world. Join them in their religious events or simply become a part of Friday congregation prayers, which is supposed to be a large gathering. You can also engage with them by enrolling yourself in courses like Quran memorization or any religious studies.
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