The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs’ decision encompasses more than 1,000 mosques across all governorates, Undersecretary Fareed Emadi said in a statement. Necessary precautionary measures have been taken to prepare mosques, including complete sanitization, signboards and measures to ensure social distancing between worshippers.
Mosque doors will open 30 minutes before the call to prayer and close 15 minutes after with the Khutbah (sermon) and prayer not exceeding 15 minutes. The entry and exit of worshippers will also be organized with signs on the ground organizing the location of each worshipper during prayer.
Under the decision, preachers have been instructed to remind worshippers of abiding by health and safety measures, like social distancing, to wear facemasks and to stay home if they experience any symptoms.
Those currently on quarantine will be denied entry, according to the official, who went on to urge those with weak immune systems or with chronic illnesses to stay home. Water fountains and toilets will be shut with seats and door handles routinely sanitized, he added.
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