The World Health Organization called on Muslims, two weeks before the start of the great month of Ramadan, to adhere to certain rules so that religious celebrations and gatherings do not lead to a wider spread of Covid.
The statement said, “It is noted that mass gatherings contribute to transmission of infection and may lead to new outbreaks, especially in light of the high rate of infection again.”
In the month of Ramadan, believers spend a lot of time in the mosques and in the evening they gather around a large table for breakfast.
The World Health Organization confirmed, “It is better to hold all public events in the open air with a limited number of participants and for the length of these events, and to make sure that the area is well-ventilated.”
It is recommended that all mosque hand-washing areas be provided with soap, as well as providing visitors with disinfectants (containing at least 70 percent alcohol).
WHO experts have advised placing individual prayer rugs on the floor, and placing markers to maintain social distancing.
Experts urged avoiding mass banquets during Iftar, and instead, it is better to distribute food to those in need, they said.
