iPhone | iPad
Android
Huawei
UAE resolution at UN calls the humanitarian situation in Gaza 'catastrophic' and 'demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire'
KT APPDOWNLOAD
Covid: Saudi mosque closed after imam tests positive
Jeddah - The mosque in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan region was temporarily shut down.
Photo: Reuters
A mosque in Saudi Arabia was closed after its imam tested positive for Covid.
According to Arab News, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs office temporarily shut down the Al Budaiyah Mosque in the Jazan area of the Abu Arish governorate.
The mosque will open and receive worshippers at a later date and field teams are undertaking preventative measures including sterilization operations and comprehensive maintenance measures.
The ministry highlighted its role in regulating and reporting mosques that did not comply with health and safety instructions keeping the keenness of worshippers in mind.
More news from
Egypt was the first country in the region to join the WiN Middle East Chapter
The US Treasury and State Departments impose sanctions and visa restrictions on 37 people in 13 countries
Reigning Premier League champions go to Luton on Sunday and will be out to avoid going five games without a win
No chants were made and there were no banners nor placards but onlookers did not miss the message
Arabic Language Youth Council's effort delves into the concept of sustainability in Arab culture
Team Abu Dhabi focus switches to Sharjah as Torrente aims for big finish to F1H2O season
‘Anything can happen (in Liv Golf Promotions) but I know my caddie well enough that we can remind each other if either of us goes off-script