Jamat ul-Vida or Jumu’atul-Widaa’ is a very special occasion for the Islamic community. Jumu’ah comes from the Arabic word for “gathering” while ‘Widaa‘ means “farewell”. This holy festival is observed year on year on the last Friday in the month of Ramadan before Eid-ul-Fitr. This day is dedicated to the reading of Quran the whole day combined with special prayers and worship of the almighty.

Jummat-al-Wida derived from the word ‘Jamat Ul Vida’ is Good Wishes of the Holy Quran. This day is unique in assuring the blessings of Allah in abundance. For this purpose, the Muslims gather at the mosque and engage themselves in scriptural reading, charity works, poor feeding and helping the needy people. Women may attend, but are not obligated. Usually on this day, special prayers are done at the mosques for the welfare of the whole world.  The importance of Jamat-ul-Vida ensues from the word of Prophet Mohammed who had greatly extolled the importance of Fridays. Muslims fill themselves with the belief that the angels listen to them attentively and shower their blessings on them combined with mercy and forgiveness. This festival is celebrated by the individuals by reciting their holy book, special prayers and a lot of social works to seek blessings so usually no Muslim stays at home avoiding the prayers on this day due to the paramount importance attached to the reading of Quran on this holy occasion.