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IT IS FAJR TIME NOW IN CASTLEFORD
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Fajr Prayer Time Today in Castleford, United Kingdom

16:05
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Special calculation rules are applied for Castleford due to its northern position, ensuring prayer times remain valid during persistent summer twilight.

Fajr Timing in Castleford

For today, Wednesday, June 03, the Fajr prayer in Castleford starts at 16:05. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 16:05, marking a difference of 0 minutes earlier due to the solar cycle.

Fajr is the dawn prayer, performed from the moment the first light appears in the sky until just before sunrise. It is the start of the spiritual day in Castleford.

Because Castleford is located at a high latitude of 53.73° N, it encounters the 'Persistent Twilight' phenomenon during the summer. At this latitude, the sun does not descend far enough (18 degrees) below the horizon. Consequently, Fajr is calculated using the 'Nearest Latitude' or 'One-Seventh' rule. During the month of June, the solar path in Castleford results in a shifting schedule. The Fajr window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Castleford spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 06:46, while the 'Last Third' of the night-the ideal time for Tahajjud-starts at 09:52.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Castleford:

Islamic Midnight

06:46

Last Third

09:52

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Castleford typically start congregation 10–15 mins after the Adhan.


Intention (Niyyah)

"I intend to pray the Fard of Fajr for the sake of Allah."

Rakat Breakdown

Sunnah 2
Fard 2

Spiritual Gem

"The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)"

Nearby Castleford Mosques

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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 120°

Frequently Asked Questions about Fajr in Castleford

What time is Fajr in Castleford today?

Fajr in Castleford today is at 16:05 local time.

What time is Fajr in Castleford tomorrow?

Fajr in Castleford tomorrow is at 16:05 local time.

What is the Fajr prayer?
Fajr is the dawn prayer, performed from the moment the first light appears in the sky until just before sunrise. It is the start of the spiritual day in Castleford.
What is today's Hijri date in Castleford?

Today's Hijri (Islamic) date for Castleford is 17 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447.