Prayer times – Mawlamyine

Muslim Presence in Mawlamyine: Mawlamyine, a major city in southeastern Myanmar, has been home to a Muslim community for generations. The city's location on the Salween River and its history as a trading port have contributed to a diverse population, including a settled Muslim presence. Over time, the community has established itself as an integral part of Mawlamyine's social fabric, with families, businesses, and places of worship reflecting a long-standing Islamic heritage.

Community and Prayer Places: Today, the Muslim community in Mawlamyine is served by several mosques and prayer spaces across the city and surrounding areas. Notable among them is the Surtee Sunni Jamae Mosque, located about 1.1 km from the city center, which serves as a central place of worship. Other mapped prayer places include Ngan Tae Sunni Jammae Mosque, ရုံးကြီး ဗလီ, and Myanmaraungpinghutu, all within Mawlamyine. Beyond the city, mosques in Kyaikmaraw, Mudon, Hpa-An, and other nearby towns indicate a broader regional network of Muslim communities.

Prayer Times and Orientation: For Muslims in Mawlamyine, the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—structure the day according to the sun's position. Prayer times vary throughout the year due to Mawlamyine's latitude and seasonal changes in sunrise and sunset. The city operates on Asia/Yangon time (UTC+6:30). When facing Mecca for prayer, the Qibla direction is determined by the city's coordinates. The calculation method used for prayer times ensures accuracy for the local community, with the distance to Mecca being a significant geographical reference.