Coronavirus: Churches may not be back to normal by end of year
Religious leaders are warning social distancing will be difficult in places of worship
Ibrahim Mogra, a senior imam in Leicester, warned the prime minister not to ease restrictions on places of worship before the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month."Within a mosque set up the first thing is the removal of footwear. And then it's the ritual washing, and then going into the main prayer hall," he said.
"The majority of the mosques that we have consulted are of the view that they do not wish to open during Ramadan," Mr Mogra said.The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, has warned churches may not go back to normal by the end of the year "But we want to continue to support people in their spiritual journey with their faith," she told the BBC.
A survey by ComRes last week found that almost one in four British adults have watched or listened to a religious service since lockdown began. Academics from British Religion in Numbers estimate that typically just 6% of adults regularly attend a religious service.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Royal family marks 75th anniversary with messages on social mediaPrince William and Kate Middleton share throwback picture of the Queen taken in 1945
Read more »
Social distancing rules stretched to breaking point as Africa's largest city returns to workLagos reopens its packed bus network to commuters after a five-week national lockdown, despite rising Covid-19 case numbers and warnings from WHO
Read more »
Dubai plans social distance sunbathing and 60% cheaper hotels for touristsDUBAI is looking at ways to encourage tourists to return on holiday, with plans to add social-distancing sunbathing and reduced “touch points” to show the region is safe. Hotels are als…
Read more »