Aitekaf

Faisal Mosque, Islamabad 

In Islam, Aitekaf (Itikaf) is a form of worship. It is performed by Muslim worshipers

(Men) in secluded sections staying in a Mosque for a certain time and Muslim women can perform the same in their houses. The time for this form of worship could be anytime when one is allowed to fast. The best time is the month of Ramadan, especially, the last ten days.

All over the world in all Masajid people are performing Aitekaf together with Pakistan.

This year some 800 people started observing Aitekaf in Faisal Masjid, Islamabad; on June 26, 2016 (Sunday) After the Maghreb prayer. A place has been set aside for them for their Aitekaf. In addition to lectures/sermons, arrangements for Qiyamul Layl have also been made, which other people coming for their normal prayers can also attend.