IN PHOTOS | Ramadan 2026: Devotees offer first Friday prayers across the nation

Devotees across the nation gathered at mosques in large numbers to offer the first Friday (Juma) prayers of Ramzan. Special sermons focused on peace, compassion, charity, and self-discipline, reflecting the spiritual significance of the holy month. With heightened security and organized arrangements in several cities, the prayers were conducted peacefully, marking an important moment of faith and unity during Ramzan (Pics/PTI)

Updated on : 21 February,2026 11:47 AM IST | Compiled by : Tarun Verma

A man offers prayers on the first Friday of Ramzan at Tipu Sultan Masjid, in Kolkata. Pic/PTI

Namaz (also called Salah) is the Islamic prayer offered by Muslims five times a day. It includes specific physical postures such as standing, bowing, and prostrating while reciting verses from the Quran

Friday prayers (Juma Namaz) hold special importance and are offered in congregation at mosques

A man distributes dry fruits to people after prayers during the holy month of 'Ramzan' at a mosque, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

Muslims bow in unison during congregational Juma Namaz at the mosque in Jammu and Kashmir

A man applies surma to his eyes before entering a mosque to offer prayers during Ramzan at Tipu Sultan Masjid, in Kolkata

Women offering prayers during the holy month of 'Ramzan' at Jamia Masjid, in Srinagar

Rosaries hang on a fence as people offer prayers during the holy month of 'Ramzan', at the Mecca Masjid, also known as Makkah Masjid, in the Old City of Hyderabad