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SINGAPORE – During the fasting month of Ramadan last year, there were no night prayers in the mosques that had to remain closed due to the circuit breaker.
This year, Muslims can look forward to the resumption of some Ramadan activities.
The Singapore Islamic Religious Council (Muis) announced that mosques will carry out terawih and qiyamullail in compliance with the prevailing safe management measures.
This year’s Ramadan is from April 13 to May 12, and Hari Raya Puasa will be celebrated on May 13 after the fasting month ends.
Terawih prayers are held every night in mosques during Ramadan, while qiyamullail prayers are held during the last 10 days of the holy month.
Mufti Nazirudin Mohd Nasir, the highest Islamic authority here, said: “I am sure many of us (Muslims) are looking forward to spending some time in the mosque. But in view of the current situation (pandemic), we are not completely out of place. . of the forest. It is very important that we carry out these activities in a very safe and responsible way. “
Prayer spaces in mosques must be reserved online.
There will be three reserve windows throughout Ramadan for terawih prayers, with approximately 84,000 prayer spaces in each window in all mosques. Each person will initially be allowed one reservation per window to allow other parishioners to visit mosques.
Parishioners attending qiyamullail will not be allowed to spend the night in mosques, which had been the tradition for some.
There will also be space for female congregants in selected mosques for both prayers.
Muhammad Hilman Mohamed Sabli, 20, said he was grateful that the mosques finally resumed these religious activities.
“Carrying out terawih and qiyamullail with the community in the mosque is a very spiritual and joyous experience during the holy month,” he added.
Muhammad Hasif Imran, 21, said the closing of mosques last year had made him appreciate even more the opportunity to visit the mosque during Ramadan this year.
Muis emphasized the importance of minimizing the risk of transmission amid the pandemic and encouraged parishioners to continue conducting Ramadan activities safely at home.
This year past activities, such as congregational prayers on empty roofs, will not be allowed to curb the risk of Covid-19 transmission in communities.
Muslims are also encouraged to continue making their zakat donations online.
Muis CEO Esa Masood said more than 90 percent of zakat donations were made online last year and praised the Muslim community for adapting quickly to online media.
There will also be mosque programs available online on Muis’ web channel, SalamSG TV, which will showcase a variety of religious and lifestyle content.
Mosques will continue to support recipients of zakat financial aid during the holy month and there will also be programs to help seniors use online services such as the mosque booking platform with more confidence.
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