A CMCO Raya: Muslims turned away from Masjid Negara after attempted Raya prayers
Sunday, 24 May 2020 12:29 PM MYTMuslims perform Eid Al-Fitr prayers outside the National Mosque before being told to leave by the police in Kuala Lumpur May 24, 2020 — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Muslims perform Eid Al-Fitr prayers outside the National Mosque before being told to leave by the police in Kuala Lumpur May 24, 2020 — Picture by Firdaus Latif's observations at Masjid Negara today, there were initially about three people at the steps outside the national mosque's main entrance at around 8am, but by 8.30am those who went to the steps to start performing prayers increased to some 20 people — with most appearing to be foreigners.
The crowd did not object and complied with police instructions to disperse and leave the mosque area. The national mosque was quiet with no loudspeakers broadcasting prayers or sermons. Malaysia is currently under a conditional movement control order until June 9 with bans on public gatherings and other restrictions to avoid crowds from forming, but mosques have been gradually allowed to resume activities but with limitations.
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