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Prayer

Muslims pray at five set times every day. Muslim prayers all follow the same format, including set phrases and movements.

A Muslim can pray anywhere, but it is especially good to pray with other Muslims in a mosque.

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Mosque
Muslims worship in a building called a mosque. A Muslim can perform their daily prayers anywhere, but it is especially good to pray with others in a mosque.
Prayer movements
Muslim prayers all follow the same format, including set phrases and movements.
Wudu - ritual washing
Before praying Muslims go through a routine washing ritual, cleansing themselves in preparation for prayer.
Prayer calculator
Calculate prayer times for your area.

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