Prayer times – Dzerzhinsk

Muslim Presence in Dzerzhinsk: Dzerzhinsk, a city in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia, has a Muslim community that has been part of the region's social fabric for generations. While specific historical records are not detailed here, the presence of mosques and prayer places in and around the city indicates a long-standing and active Muslim population. The community contributes to the city's diversity and cultural richness.

Community and Prayer Places: The Muslim community in Dzerzhinsk is served by several prayer facilities in the broader area. Notably, the Nizhegorodskaya Sobornaya Mechet' in Nizhny Novgorod, located at Kazanskaya Naberezhnaya, 6, is a prominent listed mosque. Other mapped prayer places include Mechet' Tauba, Nizhegorodskaya Sobornaya Mechet' Im. Muftiya Abdulvakhida Suleymani, and Krasnaya Gorka Mosque, among others. These facilities, spread across Nizhny Novgorod and nearby localities like Severnyi and Bor, provide accessible spaces for worship and community gatherings.

Prayer Times Orientation: Prayer times in Dzerzhinsk follow the five daily prayers: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. The timings vary throughout the year due to changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by the city's latitude and the seasons. Dzerzhinsk operates on Moscow Time (Europe/Moscow). The Qibla direction for prayer is oriented towards Mecca, with the exact bearing and distance available on this page. The calculation method used ensures accurate timings for the local Muslim community.