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Bahrain: Al Fateh Mosque to be re-opened for Friday prayers

Al Fateh Mosque in Bahrain will be re-opened for Friday prayers, but only the imam and five people will perform the prayers, the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments has said.

“Al Fateh Mosque will be opened for Friday prayers by the imam and a limited number of no more than five people with the obligation to wear masks and under the supervision of the competent health authorities,” Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa said.

“The aim is to broadcast the sermon through audio-visual media and enable listeners and viewers to benefit from it.”

The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs on Sunday said there was no objection to re-opening Al Fateh Mosque for a limited number of people under strict rules adopted by Bahrain regarding gatherings (no more than five people), social distancing (at least two meters) and wearing facemasks as it combats the coronavirus pandemic.

The ongoing circumstances suspended Friday and group prayers and gatherings, which led people to pray at home.

On March 10, the Council said there was no objection to suspending prayers in mosques.

“If a virus spreads among people – God forbid – and becomes an epidemic, and human gatherings are a sure cause of infection, it is permissible to prevent Friday prayers, group prayers and gatherings, and people must commit to praying in their homes until the epidemic virus is eliminated,” the Council said.

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