Prayer times – Gedaref

Muslim Presence in Gedaref: Gedaref, a city in eastern Sudan, is home to a significant Muslim community that has been part of the city's fabric for generations. Islam is the predominant faith, and the rhythm of daily life is intertwined with the five daily prayers. The city's population of over 360,000 includes many practicing Muslims who observe the prayer times throughout the year.

Local Mosques and Prayer Places: The Muslim community in Gedaref is served by several mosques and prayer facilities. Notable among them is Al-Yaqeen Mosque, located about 0.8 km from the city center in Al Qadarif. Other prayer places include Al-Tariqa Al-Qadiriya Al-Makashifiya Mosque, Al-Noor Al-Mohammadi Academy For Islamic Sciences, and Al-Huda Mosque, all within a few kilometers. Further afield, Al-Sarifa Al-Amriya Village Mosque serves the Kandawa area. These mapped locations indicate a well-established network of prayer spaces across Gedaref and its surroundings.

Prayer Time Orientation: Prayer times in Gedaref vary throughout the year due to changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by the city's latitude and the seasons. The five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—follow the sun's position. Gedaref operates on Africa/Khartoum time (UTC+2). The Qibla direction for prayer is towards Mecca, and the distance to Mecca is approximately 1,200 km. The calculation method used for prayer times is the standard method for Sudan.