Ankara Kurban Bayramı Prayer Time 2026: Diyanet Announces Official Schedule
Ankara, May 27, 2026 – The Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) has officially announced the Kurban Bayramı prayer time for Ankara in 2026. The sacred Kurban Bayramı, symbolizing aid, solidarity, and sacrifice in the Islamic world, will begin on Wednesday, May 27. Millions of worshippers in the capital city are eagerly awaiting to gather in mosques for the first morning prayer of the holiday.
The Kurban Bayramı prayer in Ankara will be performed at 05:59 AM on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. This announcement has been met with significant interest as believers make preparations for the congregational prayer, a vacip (obligatory) act of worship.
Preparations Underway for Kurban Bayramı in Ankara
As the second religious holiday of the year approaches with immense spiritual enthusiasm and excitement, residents of Ankara are intensely searching for information regarding the Kurban Bayramı prayer. The question, “When and at what time will the Ankara Kurban Bayramı prayer be performed?” has become a top query on search engines.
Tens of thousands of citizens wishing to share the blessings and unifying power of the Bayram morning, accompanied by takbirs and salawats, in Ankara’s iconic mosques such as Kocatepe, Melike Hatun, and Ahmet Hamdi Akseki, or in local masjids, have already accelerated their preparations. The phrase “Diyanet Ankara Kurban Bayramı prayer time 2026” has topped search engine rankings.
How Many Takbirs Are Recited in Bayram Prayer?
The total number of takbirs recited in the Bayram prayer is 8. After the intention is made, the imam says “Allahu Akbar” and the first takbir is recited. Following the Subhaneke dua, the imam again says “Allahu Akbar” like the iftitah takbir, and the hands are released for the 2nd takbir. The imam again says “Allahu Akbar,” and the hands are released for the 3rd takbir. When the imam says “Allahu Akbar” for the 4th time, another takbir is recited, and this time the hands are tied.
The imam then recites “Euzü Besmele” silently and “Fatiha Surah” aloud along with a “Zammı Surah or an equivalent amount of Quran.” The congregation listens to the imam in silence. After performing rukū and prostration, the 2nd rakat begins.
In the 2nd rakat, the imam again recites “Besmele” and “Fatiha Surah” aloud along with a “Zammı Surah or an equivalent amount of Quran.” The congregation listens to the imam in silence. Then, just like the iftitah takbir, the hands are raised to the ears for the 1st takbir and then released to the sides. Then the 2nd takbir is recited, and the hands are again released to the sides. Then the 3rd takbir is recited, and the hands are again released to the sides. Finally, the 4th takbir is recited, but this time the hands are not raised to the ears, and one goes into rukū. Thus, including the iftitah takbir, a total of 8 takbirs are recited in the Bayram prayer.
Which Duas Are Recited in Bayram Prayer?
In the Bayram prayer, after the iftitah takbir, the Subhaneke is recited. Then the imam recites Fatiha and a Zammı Surah. In the rukū of the 2nd rakat, the Ettahiyyatü, Allahumme salli, Allahumme barik, and Rabbena duas are recited.
Source: https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/bilgi/galeri/ankara-bayram-namazi-saati-vakti-2026-ankara-kurban-bayram-namazi-ne-zaman-saat-kacta-kilinacak-diyanet-ankara-kurban-bayrami-namaz-43184277
