The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) has given out guidelines for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers in order to reduce the spread of virus..
A meeting was conducted with Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar heading the meeting. Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan was also present through digital soruce..
https://6aac851e6432bd9727c57e74c06af6e8.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-38/html/container.html “In the wake of ongoing restrictions imposed till May 16, 2021, [the] forum urged for greater national resolve by adhering to SOPs to reduce the spread of the pandemic,” the statement from the NCOC read.
Following guidelines have been issued by NCOC:
– Eid prayers should be organised in open spaces with COVID protocols. If there is a compulsion to offer prayers in a mosque, then windows and doors should be kept open for ventilation.
– Eid prayers should take place in 2-3 shifts at one venue with staggered timings to minimise attendance.
– Efforts should be made to keep the sermon (khutba) very brief in order to reduce exposure.
– Discourage sick, elderly, and children under 15-years of age from attending prayers.
– Mandatory wearing of face mask.
– Multiple entry and exit points at prayer venue to avoid rush of individuals.
– Thermal screening at entry points.
– Availability and use of hand sanitisers at entrances and exits.
– 6-feet social distancing markings at the venue.
– Worshippers should bring their own prayer mats.
– Encourage people to perform wudhu/ablution at home
– Discourage socialising and handshakes at the venue after prayers.
– No gathering before and after prayer.
– Banners/panaflexes highlighting COVID-19 protocols should be displayed at prominent places at the venue as part of the awareness campaign.
– Well laid out parking areas should be prepared for crowd management.
