COVID-19: Places of worship get ready to reopen

From 1st July you’ll get to visit mosques, churches, temples again as places of worship gradually reopen across the UAE, including here in Abu Dhabi. 

The UAE announced Monday, 29th June that mosques and places of worship will gradually reopen from Wednesday, 1st July, but only welcoming 30% of their total capacity.

The news was announced on the UAE twitter account which cited Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri, the official spokesperson of the National Emergency Crisis & Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), who spoke at a press conference on Monday, 28th June.

Dr. Al Dhaheri: Mosques and places of worship will be reopened across the country starting July 1st, with a capacity reduced to 30%. #UAE health authorities already conducted COVID-19 tests for Imams and workers serving at mosques. #UAEGov

— UAEGov (@uaegov) June 29, 2020

 

According to national press reports, Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri saind that  Friday prayers will remain suspended and mosques will be closed during the time of prayer.

It was also reported that certain masjids located in industrial areas, labour residential areas, shopping malls and public parks will remain closed until further notice.

Dr Saif went on to mention that children under the age of 12, adults above 60 and individuals suffering from chronic diseases will not be permitted to enter any places of worship.

Strict safety guidelines will need to be in place and followed at all times.

Worshippers are required to bring their own Qur’an, prayer mat and to perform Wudhu, the ritual of washing performed by Muslims before prayer, at home before heading to the mosque.

Part of the guidelines released by the authorities require worshipers to download the Al Hosn app.

 

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