UAE authorities on Tuesday issued Covid-19 safety guidelines that must be followed during the holy month of Ramadan.
The National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) in a video listed the following safety rules:
Social behaviour
– Group Iftars are restricted to members of the same family residing in the same house.
– Ramadan greetings must be exchanged via smart channels only (phones, social media).
– Avoid majlis gathering during Iftars.
– Avoid crowded shops and souqs.
– Iftar tents are prohibited.
– Quran copies or other gifts must not be distributed as gifts.
– Beggars must be reported to the authorities.
Iftar distribution (individuals)
– Door-to-door Iftar meal distribution is strictly prohibited.
– No exchange of food with family and neighbours.
– Do not send food to mosques.
Iftar distribution (institutions)
– Meal distribution to labour camps and communities can be done only through coordination between restaurants and the camp managers.
– Meal distribution is allowed only in open venues with the application of all preventive measures like social distancing.
– It prohibited to distribute Iftar meals inside or in front of restaurants.
– Meals must be prepared according to the highest public health standards.
– Those preparing and handling food must undergo regular medical checks.
– Masks must be worn at all times.
– Meals must be distributed in single-use packages.
– Social distancing is a must during meal packaging, wrapping, storing and distribution.
