Original: Tarawih prayers are prayed in pairs of two and can be prayed in at least 20 rakaâ Ä t according to the two major schools (Hanafis, Shafi 'i) of Islam.
Simplified: Tarawih prayers are made up of a number of prayer phrases and actions, rakaâ Ä t, said in pairs. Hanafis and Shafi 'i say there are 20 rakaâ Ä t, some Hanabalis say it is only eight, while others say 20.