Friday, general mass prayers capacity in Federal Territories expanded - Jawi

 

The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) has approved the expansion of the capacity of congregation members for Friday prayers and general mass prayers to half of the actual capacity of mosques, main prayer halls and suraus with the physical distancing of 1.5 metres effective tomorrow.

Jawi director Mohd Ajib Ismail (above) said in a statement today that religious talks before Friday prayers were permitted for 30 minutes at mosques and suraus with the physical distancing of 1.5m.

“All regulations will come into effect tomorrow with Friday prayers on Feb 5 subject to the strict standard operating procedure (SOP) in line with the advice of the Health Ministry and the National Security Council,” he said.

Mohd Ajib said the expansion of the capacity applied to all Federal Territories, namely Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan.

The expansion is based on the consent of Yang di-Pertuan Agong, he said.

He also asked Muslims to pray for the spread of Covid-19 in the country to come to an end.

- Bernama