MUSCAT: As the Supreme Committee allowed mosques in the country to reopen from November 15, it has also issued strict guidelines for worshippers to follow.
Mosques that can accommodate more than 400 worshippers for the five daily prayers are allowed to reopen. However, Friday prayers are not allowed.
The committee also issued the following guidelines for worshippers to follow:
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1- Worshippers should avoid going to mosques in case of developing symptoms of Covid-19 or coming into contact with a coronavirus patient.
2- The mosques will open at the time of the call to prayer for a period not exceeding 25 minutes including the call to prayer, prayer time and leaving the mosque.
3- Worshippers are not allowed to use Holy Quran or other books kept inside the mosque.
4- Water coolers must be closed at all times.
5- Worshippers should use their own prayer mats.
6- Washrooms must be closed at all times.
7- Worshippers must sterilize their hands regularly at mosques.
8- Worshippers should wear a face mask at mosques.
9- A physical distance of at least one and a half meters should be kept between the worshippers.
10- Mosque supervisors are required to ensure that all worshippers are abiding by the above mentioned health standards and the other controls set forth by procedural guidance for mosques issued by the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs.
