Covid-19: No Eid Al Fitr prayers at mosques, musallahs in Morocco

Rabat - North African Arab nation does away with Eid rituals

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Published: Wed 12 May 2021, 9:29 AM

Morocco not to hold Eid-Al-Fitr prayers amid Covid-19 pandemic

Morocco has decided not to hold Eid-Al-Fitr prayers this year as part of its precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

A statement issued by the Moroccan Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs stated that the decision includes prayer grounds and mosques.

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This decision was taken due to big turnouts recorded during Eid-Al-Fitr prayers, making it difficult for the authorities to maintain social distancing norms among the worshippers.

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web report

Published: Wed 12 May 2021, 9:29 AM

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