JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta will still hold Friday (March 20) prayers despite warnings to restrict public gatherings to contain the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
"The mosque's grand imam Nasaruddin Umar has instructed that the Friday mass prayer for this week will be held as usual following the MUI's decision," the mosque's spokesman, Abu Hurairah Abdul Salam, said on Wednesday , as quoted by Antara.
The management of Istiqlal will not provide the usual prayer mats. This is to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the mosque. Authorities have sprayed disinfectant in the building's interior. Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, will remain open for Muslims who want to worship. However, they will be asked to leave the mosque after completing their prayers.
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.
Covid-19: N. Sembilan govt to make early salary payments on FridaySEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan government has announced a number of initiatives aimed at reducing the burdens faced by the people in the midst of the on...
Read more »
Covid-19: Perak Sultan decrees Friday prayer on March 20, 27 in Perak replaced by zuhur prayer at home | Malay MailIPOH, March 17 — The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah has decreed that the Friday prayer on March 20 and 27 would be replaced by zuhur prayer in the respective Muslim’s home following the Movement Control Order starting tomorrow. Perak Islamic Religion and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk)...
Read more »
No Friday prayers in Perak during Movement Control order, says MAIPkIPOH: No Friday prayers will be held in Perak on March 20 and March 27, says Tan Sri Dr Wan Mohd Zahid Mohd Noordin.
Read more »
Selangor freezes Friday prayers for one monthThis comes after Putrajaya's restrictions to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. FMTNews SalahudinAbdulAzizShah Covid19
Read more »
Selangor suspends Friday prayers until April 17KLANG: Friday prayers in all mosques in Selangor have been suspended until April 17.
Read more »
Friday prayers in Selangor suspended until April 17KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has decreed that all religious activities including Friday prayers in the state will be suspended until April 17.
Read more »