What is taraweeh?

Taraweeh is the night prayer in Ramadan performed in congregation after the 'isha prayer. It is a strongly recommended sunna according to the people of the Sunna, and it becomes more emphasised in the last ten nights.

Taraweeh has been known in the mosques of Muslims since the first age, and it is one of the signs of the month of Ramadan ¹. The entry on taraweeh sets out its form, and it is linked to fasting in Ramadan and the holy month.