What should we do upon seeing a lunar eclipse at dawn prayer time on the fourteenth of Ramadan?
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The sun and moon are two of Allah’s signs. Allah reminds [us] of the Day of Judgment through the lunar and solar eclipses. The Prophet (peace be upon him) resorted to prayer when an eclipse occurred. Upon seeing a lunar eclipse at dawn, you have the choice between starting the eclipse prayer or starting the Fajr prayer. It is better to start with Fajr because it is an obligatory prayer, especially if the time of the eclipse is close to the Fajr , to avoid difficulty and confusion for the worshippers.
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