Maghrib Prayer Time Today in Geertruidenberg, Netherlands
โ ๏ธ High Latitude Adjustment
Special calculation rules are applied for Geertruidenberg due to its northern position, ensuring prayer times remain valid during persistent summer twilight.
Maghrib Timing in Geertruidenberg
For today, Saturday, March 07, the Maghrib prayer in Geertruidenberg starts at 18:29. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 18:31, marking a difference of 2 minutes later due to the solar cycle.
Maghrib is the sunset prayer, performed immediately after the sun disappears. It is a moment of gratitude and the time for breaking fast during Ramadan.
Because Geertruidenberg is located at a high latitude of 51.7ยฐ 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, Maghrib is calculated using the 'Nearest Latitude' or 'One-Seventh' rule. During the month of March, the solar path in Geertruidenberg results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 2 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Geertruidenberg spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:53, while the 'Last Third' of the nightโthe ideal time for Tahajjudโstarts at 01:40.
Islamic Night Schedule
Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Geertruidenberg:
Islamic Midnight
23:53Last Third
01:40Congregation (Iqamah)
Mosques in Geertruidenberg typically start congregation 10โ15 mins after the Adhan.
Intention (Niyyah)
"I intend to pray the Fard of Maghrib for the sake of Allah."
Rakat Breakdown
Spiritual Gem
"Maghrib is the Witr of the daytime; its performance is a sign of gratitude."
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Calculation Authority
Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah