• A multiple exposure image shows the phases of the lunar eclipse. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
    A multiple exposure image shows the phases of the lunar eclipse. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
  • The Moon turns red during an eclipse observation event by the Dubai Astronomy Group at Mohammed bin Rashid Library. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
    The Moon turns red during an eclipse observation event by the Dubai Astronomy Group at Mohammed bin Rashid Library. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
  • The total lunar eclipse observation event at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
    The total lunar eclipse observation event at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
  • Visitors wait for the eclipse at the Dubai event. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
    Visitors wait for the eclipse at the Dubai event. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
  • The Earth's shadow blocks out light to the Moon. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
    The Earth's shadow blocks out light to the Moon. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
  • Llama Bata and her two sons, Zeyad, 14, and Omar, 10, at the Dubai Astronomy eclipse event at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library in Dubai. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
    Llama Bata and her two sons, Zeyad, 14, and Omar, 10, at the Dubai Astronomy eclipse event at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library in Dubai. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
  • The lunar eclipse observation event at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library in Dubai. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
    The lunar eclipse observation event at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library in Dubai. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
  • The full Moon rises above the stadium during the T20 international cricket match against Afghanistan and Pakistan in Sharjah on September 7. AFP
    The full Moon rises above the stadium during the T20 international cricket match against Afghanistan and Pakistan in Sharjah on September 7. AFP
  • The blood Moon behind Burj Khalifa in Dubai on September 7. AP
    The blood Moon behind Burj Khalifa in Dubai on September 7. AP

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UAE to hold Eclipse Prayer on Sunday evening

Rare total lunar eclipse known as a Blood Moon will be sighted across the Emirates

The National

September 06, 2025

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Latest: Blood Moon wows UAE stargazers during rare lunar total eclipse

The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has called on the UAE public to perform the Eclipse Prayer on Sunday evening, September 7.

The statement on Saturday follows the tradition of the Prophet Mohammed to perform prescribed prayers during cosmic phenomena.

A rare total lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon, will be visible across the Emirates on Sunday evening, treating skywatchers to one of the year’s most dramatic celestial sights.

The event will last several hours as the Moon passes through the Earth’s shadow.

It will play out in a sequence of phases, visible across the UAE and around the world.

The direction to perform the Eclipse Prayer is in line with the announcement by the International Astronomical Centre of the lunar eclipse, which will begin at 8.27pm, reach its peak at 10.12pm, and conclude at 11.57pm, Wam reported.

The UAE Fatwa Council said that the Eclipse Prayer is recommended for all men and women upon whom prayer is obligatory, whether the eclipse is partial or total.

Updated: September 08, 2025, 4:45 AM
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