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Jumma

Jumma

8.4
The Muslim day of communal prayer on Friday
  • proper noun
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  • Shops often close early on Jumma in some countries to allow for prayer.

Examples

  • We had a special family meal after Jumma prayers at the mosque.

  • Many Muslims gather for prayers on Jumma every week.

  • Today is Jumma.

  • We gather for prayers every Jumma.

  • Many Muslims gather for prayers on Jumma every week.

  • Shops often close early on Jumma to accommodate communal prayers.

  • We enjoy a special family meal after Jumma prayers at the mosque.

Synonyms

Sabbath
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5 7.4

A weekly day for rest and religious activities, for example Saturday or Sunday

is the Muslim weekly communal prayer day rather than a general weekly rest

Surface Forms

Jumma main

Etymology

Jumma comes from the Arabic Jumu'ah, which means 'gathering' and refers to the special Muslim day of communal prayer on 'Friday'. So, Jumma is the name for the day when people come together to pray.