MUSCAT: Eid Al Fitr prayers have to be restricted to worshippers who have taken two doses of the vaccine, while entry to the prayer grounds has to be prohibited to those unvaccinated and children aged below 12 years of age, the Supreme Committee announced on Sunday.
Ahead of Eid, the committee also said all worshippers should observe physical distance, continue to wear face masks and avoid handshakes and embracing when greeting each other
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“Formalities of protection like face masks and physical distance should continue to be respected in closed areas, while all are required to stick to healthy habits when sneezing or coughing,” the statement from the committee said.
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The committee also said the ban persists on organizing all social events at public gathering areas, including Eid greeting gatherings and group celebrations.
The Committee also asserts that the ban persists on occasions of marriage arrangements and funerals at mosques, halls and other public areas. It urges all to comply with all the decisions and never to let go of precautionary and protection measures.
