Sindh Government Allows Congregational Prayers
On May 20, the Sindh Government announced that congregational prayers - such as Jumatul Wida and Eid prayer - will be allowed across the province.
On May 20, the Sindh Government announced that congregational prayers – such as Jumatul Wida and Eid prayer – will be allowed across the province, given that such activities will be held practised according to the guidelines that have been issued by the Central Government to ensure social distancing.
Members of the Sindh Cabinet made the announcement at a press conference at the Sindh Assembly auditorium, where they also vowed to consult the ulema from all schools of thought to ensure the implementation of the guidelines during the prayers.
When replying to a question, Sindh Information and Local Bodies Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said:
“We believe both [prayers and social distancing under the guidelines during the prayers] are necessary. Being Muslims, we cannot quit praying and firmly believe that our prayers are heard. And at the same time, we want to save people’s lives while keeping them safe from the virus. That’s why we recommend prayers with all due guidelines. Eid prayers should be held at open places and parks. At those places, where a large number of people are expected, two congregations of Eid prayers can be arranged with gaps of a few minutes.”
Education Minister Saeed Ghani and Adviser to the Chief Minister on Climate Change and Coastal Development Barrister Murtaza Wahab were also present at the press conference. The Education Minister answered a query, stating that when all the markets and shopping malls had been opened, any curb on Eid prayers was not justified.
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