Coronavirus causes the cancelation of i’tikaaf Ceremonies in the Islamic Center of Hamburg

Imam Ali Center in the German city of Hamburg announced the cancellation of the i’tikaaf ceremonies in the month of Rajab to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Imam Ali Center in the German city of Hamburg announced the cancellation of the i’tikaaf ceremonies in the month of Rajab to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

The center said in a statement, that due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in Europe, and according to the fatwas of the religious authorities regarding the need to preserve health and observe health principles in public places, the i’tikaaf ceremonies will be canceled during the month of Rajab.

The statement added that the ceremonies were scheduled to be held from 8 to 10 March in the Imam Ali Mosque, peace be upon him, in the German city of Hamburg.