Jumat-ul-Wida 2025, March 25 -- The month-long fasting Ramadan is in its last week. Muslims in India, and beyond are gearing up for Eid-ul-Fitr next week. But before the fasting ends and Eid is celebrated, devouts will participate in special prayers on Alvida Jummah - the last Friday of Ramadan.

Alvida Jummah, also known as Jumat-ul-Wida, marks the last Friday of Ramadan. Friday being more auspicious than any other day for Muslims, Alvida Jummah is basically an occasion of special prayers bidding adieu to the month of fasting.

This year, Ramadan started on March 2. March 28 will be the fourth and last Friday of Ramadan 2025.

Muslims in India and worldwide perform special congregational prayers at mosques. Before the prayers, usually of...