Prayer Time Calculation Method Using Global Positioning System (GPS)

Abstract

Prayers time is essentials for Muslims. Currently a dynamic prayer time calculation tools is not available to the general public. The current product in Malaysia downloads a static data provided by the Islamic Department for each state. Then, the information will be programmed in the microcontroller. Unfortunately, after one year period, all the information in the form of data have to be reprogrammed back to update it prayer time for the new calendar year. Clearly, there is a disadvantage. This provides grounds to persue on GPS capabilities for contribution to the Muslim community.