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Jakarta, CNN Indonesia – Komplek Al Aqsa Mosque will be closed during the holy month of Ramadan to prevent the spread corona virus. The Islamic Waqf in Jerusalem, the administrator of the mosque appointed by Jordan to care for Al Aqsa, said the decision was “painful” for Muslims.
In a statement, the council said the decision to close Al Aqsa was in line with legal edicts and medical considerations.
Instead, Muslims must pray at home during Ramadan and still maintain personal safety and health.
Quoting Al Jazeera Although not open to the faithful, workers can still enter the Al Aqsa Mosque area.
In general, in addition to performing the five daily prayers, during the month of Ramadan, the Al Aqsa Mosque is also full of worshipers performing taraweh prayers.
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The closure this time is a continuation of the total closure of the mosque located in Jerusalem since March 23, 2020. The director of the Al Aqsa Mosque, Omar Kiswani, said that the total closure of the mosque was a direct order from God. Jordanian Waqf to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Reporting from AFPThe Waqf Agency said in late March that Muslims “were unable to visit the Al Aqsa complex for a time due to religious and medical recommendations.”
Since the beginning of March, Jordan’s Ministry of Religion and Endowments as administrator of al-Aqsa has ordered the temporary closure of all churches and mosques in the Palestinian territories.
Palestinian news agency Wafa reports that mosques in the West Bank, Palestine, have also asked Muslims to offer prayers in their homes for a time to avoid crowds that could increase the risk of exposure to Covid-19. (evn)
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