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Imam leading prayer with cat on shoulders
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Cat 'attacks' Imam during prayers; his reaction leaves everyone stunned

By Zoë Monk Content Writer

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A mischievous cat made a surprise appearance during a prayer during Ramadan, winning viewers’ hearts. 

Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan and honour this very special month with prayers.

The video shows an Imam in Algeria leading the nightly prayer, Taraweeh, in a crowded mosque. Just as the Imam has begun leading the prayer, a cat appears out of nowhere and jumps on him.
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Mischievous moggy

The cat climbs up onto the Imam’s shoulders and rubs its face against the man’s.  

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The Imam remains remarkably composed, focused, and seemingly unaffected by this surprise feline encounter. While the cat climbs on him, the Imam continues his recital with his eyes closed.

Positive reaction

The cat then jumps off the Imam’s shoulder and can be seen wandering around in the background.

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The adorable clip has been shared across social media, amassing 1.6 million views, 99,000 likes, and 8,800 comments on Facebook alone.

That is so beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes!” one person commented, while another said, “That’s so funny and awesome. Love how he kept his concentration but also welcomed the cat.”

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