Bangladesh
Mosque-goers Lockdown: Government gives 9-point directive for mosque-goers
Dhaka, July 1: The government has imposed a seven-day strict lockdown from Thursday (July 1) as coronavirus infections have risen at an alarming rate. At this time, every worshiper has to come to the mosque after performing ablution from his home and performing sunnat prayers at home. Besides, the worshipers who come to the mosque must wear masks.
Earlier, a notification was issued by the Cabinet Division imposing strict restrictions from 6 am on July 1 to 11:59 pm on July 7. In view of this, the Ministry of Religious Affairs issued an emergency notification in this regard.
According to a statement from the ministry, the Cabinet Division has issued a number of restrictions on June 30 in view of the current situation in the country due to the outbreak of coronavirus.
The notofication has urged all religious institutions to observe 9 conditions for Jamaat prayers.
1. Soap-water with hand sanitizer / hand washing system should be kept at the entrance of the mosque and incoming worshipers must come to the mosque after wearing mask.
2. Everyone should perform ablution from their home, perform sunnat prayers at home and come to the mosque and wash their hands with soap for at least 20 seconds while performing ablution.
3. Carpets cannot be laid in the mosque. The entire mosque should be cleaned with disinfectant before the five daily prayers. The worshipers have to bring Jainamaz in their respective responsibilities.
4. Social distance must be ensured when standing for prayers.
5. Children, the elderly, any sick person and those engaged in the service of the sick will refrain from participating in Jamaat.
6. Soap / hand sanitizer should be kept in the ablution room of the mosque to prevent infection. Jainamaz and hats reserved in the mosque cannot be used.
7. The guidelines of the Cabinet Division, Health Services Division, Local Administration and Law Enforcement Forces must be followed to ensure public safety.
8. Khatibs, imams and worshipers will offer prayers at the court of the great Rabbul Alamin after the prayers to be saved from the coronavirus epidemic.
9. When entering all other religious institutions or places of worship, one should follow the hygiene rules including wearing a mask, washing hands with hand sanitizer / soap and following social and physical distances.
