Covid-19: UAE announces Eid Al Fitr prayer guidelines

GULF UAE

The total duration of the prayer, including the sermon, is limited to 15 minutes.

Mosques across the country can host Eid Al Fitr prayers, it was announced on Tuesday.

Strict Covid safety protocols will be place at the mosques and special open-air spaces known as musallahs as the faithful gather to offer the Eid prayers.

The special prayers are offered in congregation on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal – which follows the holy month of Ramadan.

The total duration of the prayer, including the sermon, is limited to 15 minutes.

Mosques and musallahs will open 15 minutes before the prayer and will close immediately after.

Handshakes and hugs are forbidden, and so is gathering at the place of worship before or after the prayer.

Those aged above 60 years and children below the age of 12 are advised to offer the prayer at home.

The authorities concerned and volunteers will be stationed at mosques and musallahs to prevent crowding.

Those infected with Covid-19, or close contacts are strictly prohibited from attending the prayers. Residents with chronic diseases are also not allowed to attend the prayers.