Government suggests offering Eid prayer at mosques

The government on Thursday urged Muslim devotees to avoid Eidgah or other open places for Eid congregations and offer prayers at mosques maintaining health advice.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs issued an emergency notification in this regard, saying that the decision was made due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.

‘Although the Islamic sharia encourages offering Eid prayer at Eidgahs or open places, the devotees are now requested to offer their prayers at nearby mosques due to the coronavirus situation,’ the notification said, adding that there can be several Eid jamaats, if necessary.

It also suggested disinfecting mosques before the Eid prayer and not rolling out carpets on the floors.

The devotees have been urged to bring prayer mats from home. Besides, arrangements should be made at the entrances of the mosques for washing hands, the notification added.

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