Prayer times – Jalgaon

Muslim Presence in Jalgaon: Jalgaon, a city in Maharashtra, India, has a long-standing Muslim community that has contributed to the city's cultural and social fabric. Muslims have been part of Jalgaon's urban landscape for generations, with their presence reflected in local traditions and daily life. The community is well-integrated into the city's diverse population, participating actively in its economic and civic activities.

Community Implantation and Mosques: The Muslim community in Jalgaon is served by several mosques and prayer places, both within the city and in nearby areas. Notable among these is Mustufa Chishti Dargah Masjid (Markazi Masjid), located in Chopda, about 39 km from Jalgaon, which serves as a central prayer place for the region. Other mapped prayer places include Bismillah Masjid in Muktainagar, Jalgaon, and various mosques in Chopda, Erandol, and Dharangaon, indicating a widespread presence of the community across the district.

Prayer Time Orientation: Muslims in Jalgaon follow the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—which structure their spiritual routine. Prayer times vary throughout the year due to seasonal changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by Jalgaon's latitude. The city operates on Asia/Kolkata timezone. The Qibla direction for prayer is oriented towards Mecca, and the distance to Mecca is approximately 6,117 km. The calculation method used for prayer times is University of Islamic Sciences, Karachi.