Prayer times – Prome

Muslim Presence in Prome: Prome, also known as Pyay, is a historic city in Myanmar with a long-established Muslim community. Muslims have been part of the city's fabric for generations, contributing to its diverse cultural landscape. The community is well-integrated, with families, businesses, and places of worship found throughout the city.

Community and Mosques: The Muslim community in Prome is served by several mosques and prayer places, reflecting a vibrant local presence. Notable among them is the အီဒ်​ဂါရ်​Idgah Mosque, a prominent listed mosque in the city. Other prayer places include Golden Lotus Mosque, Sinsu Mosque, Hindustanni Mosque, Kyaung Gyi Mosque on Sitke Street, Surti Mosque on Main Road, Taik Phyu Masjid on Swe Nwe Pagoda Street, Magoul Shia Mosque, and KaKa Mosque. These places are concentrated in central areas of Pyay, making it convenient for residents and visitors to find a nearby prayer space.

Prayer Time Orientation: For Muslims in Prome, the daily prayer rhythm follows the five obligatory prayers: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. Prayer times vary throughout the year due to changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by the city's latitude and the seasons. Prome is in the Asia/Yangon timezone. The Qibla direction and distance to Mecca are key for orientation during prayer. The calculation method used for prayer times ensures accuracy for the local community.