20 devotees max in Tarabi prayers

A maximum of 20 people can attend five-time prayers at a mosque while a total of 20 devotees including Khatib, Imam, Hafiz, Muazzin and Khadem in Tarabi prayers during the holy month of Ramadan.

The religious affairs ministry issued directives in this regard on Monday (April 12) which will be effective from April 14 until the further notice.

The directives are:

1.    A maximum of 20 people can attend five-time prayers at a mosque.
2.    A total of 20 devotees including Khatib, Imam, Hafiz, Muazzin and Khadem in Tarabi prayers during the holy month of Ramadan.
3.    Devotees can attend Juma prayers following social distance and health guidelines.
4.    Devotees are requested to pray for the mercy of Almighty Allah and deliverance from danger through recitation of the holy Quran and Zikr in the holy month of Ramadan.
5.    The local administration, law enforcement, Islamic Foundation officials and the management committee of the concerned mosques are requested to implement the health guidelines to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus.