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Morocco announces eclipse prayer cancellation
The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in Morocco announced that a region of the country will witness a partial solar eclipse tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The eclipse will be clearly visible in some northern areas, with over 92% coverage in northeastern regions. In other cities, the affected percentage ranges between 79% and 89.5%. The ministry explained that the timing of the eclipse coincides with a period when observing the Sunnah prayers is discouraged according to Maliki jurisprudence; therefore, no eclipse prayer will be held in mosques. Citizens are urged to increase their supplication and seeking forgiveness. Astronomically, the eclipse will be partial in Morocco, while it will be visible across parts of Europe, the northern fringes of Spain, Greenland, and Iceland. Warnings have been issued against looking directly at the sun during the event to avoid eye injuries.
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