Daijiworld Media Network – Dubai (AM)
Dubai, Mar 16: As precautionary measure against coronavirus (COVID-19), prayers at mosques and all other places of worship in the UAE were suspended as of 9 pm on Monday, March 16 for four weeks.
The decision which was taken by National Emergency of Crisis and Disasters Management Authority and the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Awqaf, will be reviewed after four weeks from now.
The decision is part of the precautionary and preventive measures taken by the UAE against coronavirus, COVID- 19, and based on the instructions of the Ministry of Health Prevention and the Fatwa of the Emirates Fatwa Council in coordination with the federal and local religious and health authorities.
Prayers are completely suspended in mosques, chapels, places of worship and their facilities. The authorities have asked citizens, residents and visitors to comply with this announcement.