Saudi grand mufti: Ramadan, Eid prayers to be done at home
4 years, 8 months ago

Saudi grand mufti: Ramadan, Eid prayers to be done at home

Al Jazeera  

Top religious authority says prayers could be performed at home if not possible at mosques due to coronavirus measures. Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti, the highest religious authority in the kingdom, has said prayers during Ramadan and the subsequent Eid al-Fitr festival should be performed at home if the coronavirus outbreak continues, according to a Saudi newspaper. “Ramadan’s Taraweeh prayer can be performed at home if it cannot be performed at mosques due to the preventive measures taken to fight the spread of coronavirus,” Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz al-Sheikh said in response to a question, adding that the same applies for Eid prayers, Okaz newspaper reported on Friday. Saudi Arabia in mid-March stopped people performing their five daily prayers and the weekly Friday prayer inside mosques as part of efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

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No loudspeakers, no prayer broadcasts: Why Saudi Arabia's new Ramzan rules have angered Muslims
1 year, 9 months ago

No loudspeakers, no prayer broadcasts: Why Saudi Arabia's new Ramzan rules have angered Muslims

Firstpost  

The holy month of – a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims – is expected to begin on 22 March. أصدر معالي وزير الشؤون الإسلامية د.#عبداللطيف_آل_الشيخ تعميمًا لكافة فروع الوزارة بضرورة تهيئة المساجد والجوامع لمايخدم المصلين، وذلك ضمن استعدادات الوزارة لاستقبال شهر #رمضان المبارك لهذا العام ١٤٤٤هـ. Bin Salman announces new orders to restrict Ramadan in #SaudiArabia: - …

Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levels
1 year, 11 months ago

Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levels

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Islam’s annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia will return to pre-pandemic levels this year after restrictions saw the annual religious commemoration curtailed over concerns about the coronavirus, authorities say. But in 2020, amid the lockdowns sparked by the pandemic, Saudi Arabia drastically curtailed the hajj with as as few as 1,000 residents of Saudi Arabia …

Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levels
1 year, 11 months ago

Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levels

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Islam's annual hajj pilgrimage in …

Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-Covid numbers
2 years ago

Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-Covid numbers

India Today  

Islam’s annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia will return to pre-pandemic levels this year after restrictions saw the annual religious commemoration curtailed over concerns about the coronavirus, authorities say. But in 2020, amid the lockdowns sparked by the pandemic, Saudi Arabia drastically curtailed the hajj with as as few as 1,000 residents of Saudi Arabia permitted to take part. Saudi …

Muslims start the first Ramadan after coronavirus lockdowns
2 years, 9 months ago

Muslims start the first Ramadan after coronavirus lockdowns

NL Times  

Hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world, including hundreds of thousands of Dutch people, will start the fasting month of Ramadan on Saturday. This marks the first Ramadan since the lifting of coronavirus lockdowns across the country. Turkey has already determined well in advance that Ramadan would start on Saturday. "The emotional side of Ramadan was there and so …

Covid-19 pandemic transforms hajj in Mecca and future of the pilgrimage
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid-19 pandemic transforms hajj in Mecca and future of the pilgrimage

Live Mint  

Tens of thousands of vaccinated Muslim pilgrims circled Islam's holiest site in Mecca on Sunday, but remained socially distanced and wore masks as the coronavirus takes its toll on the hajj for a second year running. The pared down hajj of this year and last due to the COVID-19 outbreak not only impacts the ability of people outside Saudi Arabia …

Saudi Arabia says hajj to be limited to 60,000 in kingdom
3 years, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia says hajj to be limited to 60,000 in kingdom

India TV News  

Saudi Arabia announced Saturday this year’s hajj pilgrimage will be limited to no more than 60,000 people, all of them from within the kingdom, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A statement on the state-run Saudi Press Agency quoted the kingdom’s Hajj and Umrah Ministry making the announcement. “The kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is honored to host pilgrims every …

Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid COVID-19 measures
3 years, 7 months ago

Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid COVID-19 measures

Al Jazeera  

Wednesday is the final day of the fasting month of Ramadan in many countries. Muslims around the world are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr – one of the holiest occasions in the Islamic calendar – while coping with coronavirus restrictions. Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s holiest sites, declared Wednesday as the final day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan …

Muslims mark Ramadan amid virus surge and new restrictions
3 years, 8 months ago

Muslims mark Ramadan amid virus surge and new restrictions

Associated Press  

MECCA, Saudi Arabia — Muslims in many parts of the world marked the start of Ramadan on Tuesday, but a spike in coronavirus cases in several countries has once again put curbs on the holy month’s signature feasts and lengthy prayers in mosques. In Mecca, home to the Kaaba — Islam’s most sacred site — Muslims performed socially distanced “taraweeh” …

Muslims navigate restrictions in the second pandemic Ramadan
3 years, 8 months ago

Muslims navigate restrictions in the second pandemic Ramadan

Associated Press  

CAIRO — For Ramadan this year, Magdy Hafez has been longing to reclaim a cherished ritual: performing the nighttime group prayers called taraweeh at the mosque once again. “But our religion orders us to protect one another.” Still, “It’s a whole other feeling, and the spirituality in Ramadan is like nothing else.” Egypt has since allowed most mosques to reopen …

COVID-19: Saudi Arabia issues new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims
3 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19: Saudi Arabia issues new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims

India TV News  

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday announced new terms and conditions for visitors and Umrah pilgrims in the wake of surging coronavirus cases. The new guidelines will come into effect from the 1st of Ramadan and are as stated below Only those who have received coronavirus vaccines will be allowed to enter the holy mosques Only those pilgrims who …

Ramadan fasting safe in COVID-19 pandemic: UK study
3 years, 9 months ago

Ramadan fasting safe in COVID-19 pandemic: UK study

Al Jazeera  

Researchers who studied data from 2020 say practices in Muslim holy month did not have negative effect on COVID deaths. London, United Kingdom – Fasting practices in the United Kingdom during Ramadan last year did not lead to higher COVID-19 mortality rates among Muslims, according to a new report. Rather, they are unhelpful distractions from inequalities in the social determinants …

COVID-19: In a First, Grand Hajj Symposium Held Virtually
4 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19: In a First, Grand Hajj Symposium Held Virtually

The Quint  

According to information shared by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media, the pilgrimage this year is limited to citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia, who meet preset conditions and have been subjected to quarantine procedures. The number of pilgrims for this year’s Hajj has been dramatically reduced to ensure social distancing measures are adhered to. Dr. Muhammad Saleh bin Taher Benten, …

Congress, Samajwadi Party leaders want lockdown measures to be relaxed for Eid
4 years, 5 months ago

Congress, Samajwadi Party leaders want lockdown measures to be relaxed for Eid

Op India  

Even as the coronavirus cases continue to rise in India, Islamic clerics, leaders from the opposition parties, including members of Samajwadi Party and Congress have demanded the opening of Idgahs and mosques ahead of the festival of Eid al-Adha. Samajwadi Party MP asks govt to open mosques, Idgahs on Eid al-Adha Despite rising coronavirus cases, Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal, …

Mandatory masks and social distancing: Saudi Arabia's hajj health measures for domestic pilgrims
4 years, 6 months ago

Mandatory masks and social distancing: Saudi Arabia's hajj health measures for domestic pilgrims

Firstpost  

Saudi Arabia in June decided to limit the number of domestic pilgrims attending the hajj to 1,000 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus Cairo: Saudi Arabia announced health protocols to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the 2020 hajj season, banning gatherings and meetings between pilgrims, the State news agency said on Monday. It was last month that …

Mosques reopen in Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem amid virus woes
4 years, 7 months ago

Mosques reopen in Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem amid virus woes

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Tens of thousands of mosques across Saudi Arabia reopened Sunday for the first time in more than two months, with worshipers ordered to follow strict guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus as Islam’s holiest site in Mecca remained closed to the public. The Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, Islam’s holiest site outside of Saudi …

Virus fallout dampens spirits as Muslims mark major holiday
4 years, 7 months ago

Virus fallout dampens spirits as Muslims mark major holiday

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Muslims worldwide will celebrate one of their biggest holidays under the long shadow of the coronavirus, with millions confined to their homes and others gripped by economic concerns during what is usually a festive time of shopping and celebration. People usually celebrate by traveling, visiting family and gathering for lavish meals — all of which will be largely …

Coronavirus: Observing Ramadan alone taught me to be grateful
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Observing Ramadan alone taught me to be grateful

CNN  

Editor’s Note: We are publishing personal essays from CNN’s global staff as they live and cover the story of Covid-19. I was looking forward to the central community message of Ramadan – to cooking and baking with my mom, attending evening “taraweeh” prayers at our local mosque and hosting huge iftar parties at my parents’ house like we did every …

Saudi Arabia to enforce coronavirus curfew during Eid
4 years, 7 months ago

Saudi Arabia to enforce coronavirus curfew during Eid

Al Jazeera  

Nationwide 24-hour curfew will be imposed from May 23 to 27 following the end of Ramadan as COVID-19 cases rise. Saudi Arabia will enforce a countrywide 24-hour curfew during the five-day Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday later this month due to the coronavirus. A full lockdown will be imposed from May 23 to 27 following the end of the fasting month …

When does Ramadan begin in 2020?
4 years, 7 months ago

When does Ramadan begin in 2020?

Al Jazeera  

With many Muslim-majority nations under coronavirus lockdown, millions around the world are to fast from dawn to dusk. The first day of fasting for the holy month of Ramadan, which is determined by the sighting of the new moon, is likely to be Friday, April 24 in most Arab nations, with several still under lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. …

Ramadan in Nigeria amid coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

Ramadan in Nigeria amid coronavirus lockdown

Al Jazeera  

‘It’s not possible for me to fast without food.’ How Ramadan in Nigeria is affected by coronavirus restrictions. Observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan is changing for many people in Abuja, Nigeria amid the coronavirus pandemic. So it’s not possible for me to fast without food.” Abuja has been under lockdown since March 30 and these restrictions have …

Muslim frontline coronavirus workers getting through Ramadan fasting with support of colleagues
4 years, 8 months ago

Muslim frontline coronavirus workers getting through Ramadan fasting with support of colleagues

ABC  

Healthcare professionals and other essential workers in Australia are facing unprecedented workloads during the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: Some Muslim health workers are finding it difficult to care for themselves during Ramadan Ramadan encourages the development of self-restraint, patience and empathy Many Muslims fast between sunrise and sunset for nearly 30 days For many Australian Muslims who are currently observing …

Saudi Arabia partially lifts curfew except in Mecca
4 years, 8 months ago

Saudi Arabia partially lifts curfew except in Mecca

Al Jazeera  

A 24-hour curfew will remain in the holy city of Mecca and in previously isolated neighbourhoods, state media reported. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has issued an order to partially lift the curfew in all regions of the kingdom while keeping a 24-hour curfew in Mecca and in previously isolated neighbourhoods, state news agency said early on Sunday. As of Sunday …

Coronavirus warnings for Ramadan as some pandemic shutdowns ease
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus warnings for Ramadan as some pandemic shutdowns ease

India TV News  

BANGKOK — The world inched toward a new phase in the coronavirus crisis on Thursday, as some countries like Vietnam and New Zealand with few new cases moved toward ending their shutdowns while others like Singapore and Japan were tightening measures to prevent a surge in infections. Neighboring Vietnam, which moved quickly to close its borders and trace coronavirus cases, …

How will the coronavirus pandemic change Ramadan for Muslims?
4 years, 8 months ago

How will the coronavirus pandemic change Ramadan for Muslims?

Al Jazeera  

What you should know about fasting, prayer, charity, health and Eid amid global lockdowns and mosque closures. “The religious authorities are definitely encouraging people to do their daily five prayers at home, and I think it really is within the family then to inculcate that spirit of coming together and praying,” Rozana said. 200324193745287 At Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, which …

When The Holy Month Of Ramadan Comes At The Peak Of A Pandemic
4 years, 8 months ago

When The Holy Month Of Ramadan Comes At The Peak Of A Pandemic

Huff Post  

Last year, 26-year-old Layla Comstock broke fast with her friends almost every night during Ramadan. “My first four years of being Muslim, I was the only person I knew who was a Muslim.” Layla Comstock plans to celebrate Ramadan with her friends this week via "Zoom iftars." “Many of the mosques did not have a strong online presence and did …

‘Painful’: Al-Aqsa closed for Ramadan over coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

‘Painful’: Al-Aqsa closed for Ramadan over coronavirus

Al Jazeera  

Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound will be closed to Muslim worshippers throughout the holy fasting month of Ramadan due to the coronavirus pandemic, Muslim clerics at Islam’s third-holiest site have announced. Jerusalem Islamic Waqf, the Jordan-appointed council that oversees Islamic sites on the sacred compound, called the decision “painful”. In one sign of normalcy, the Muslim call to prayer will still …

Iran’s Khamenei: Mass Ramadan events may stop over virus
4 years, 9 months ago

Iran’s Khamenei: Mass Ramadan events may stop over virus

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s supreme leader suggested Thursday that mass gatherings may be barred through the Muslim holy month of Ramadan amid the coronavirus pandemic. Khamenei’s comments come after Egypt’s Ministry of Religious Endowments called off all celebrations and late-evening prayer services for Ramadan, including mass charity iftars, the traditional dinners when Muslims break their daily fast. Nearly …

COVID-19 | Khamenei suggests Ramadan gatherings in Iran may be barred
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 | Khamenei suggests Ramadan gatherings in Iran may be barred

The Hindu  

Iran’s supreme leader suggested Thursday that mass gatherings in the Islamic Republic may be barred through the holy Muslim fasting month Ramadan amid the coronavirus pandemic. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made the comment in a televised address as Iran prepares to restart its economic activity while suffering one of the world’s worst outbreaks. Khamenei’s comments come after Egypt’s Ministry …

Saudi Capital, Cities Get 24-hour Curfew, Kuwait Isolates Two Districts Over Coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Saudi Capital, Cities Get 24-hour Curfew, Kuwait Isolates Two Districts Over Coronavirus

News 18  

Dubai: Saudi Arabia placed its capital Riyadh and other big cities under a 24-hour curfew on Monday, locking down much of the population as the largest Gulf Arab country expanded efforts to stem the spread of the new coronavirus. Saudi's eastern oil-producing province of Qatif, where the kingdom's first coronavirus cases were reported among Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims returning from Iran, …

Saudi Arabia and UAE escalate measures to contain coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Saudi Arabia and UAE escalate measures to contain coronavirus

Al Jazeera  

As the number of infections increases in the Gulf region, Saudi Arabia and the UAE extend lockdown and curfew. Saudi Arabia has announced a lockdown and a partial curfew in seven neighbourhoods in the city of Jeddah starting on Saturday as part of measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak. Saudi Arabia is the worst-hit country by the pandemic among the …

S Arabia imposes curfew, UAE halts flights to fight coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

S Arabia imposes curfew, UAE halts flights to fight coronavirus

Al Jazeera  

Gulf nations step up measures against coronavirus as infections continue to rise. Saudi Arabia will impose a nationwide curfew from Monday evening, while the United Arab Emirates has announced the suspension of all passenger and transit flights as the coronavirus cases in the world continue to increase. The UAE, which has 153 reported coronavirus cases, said it will suspend all …

Prayers outside Makkah's Grand Mosque, Prophet's Mosque suspended amid coronavirus threat
4 years, 9 months ago

Prayers outside Makkah's Grand Mosque, Prophet's Mosque suspended amid coronavirus threat

India TV News  

Saudi Arabia on Thursday suspended their five daily prayers and the weekly Friday prayer outside the walls of the two holy mosques in Makkah and Madinah in a bid to curd the spreading of the novel coronavirus. According to Saudi Press Agency, the spokesperson for the General Presidency for the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, Hani bin Hosni Haider, …

Saudi Arabia bans prayers at mosques over coronavirus fears
4 years, 9 months ago

Saudi Arabia bans prayers at mosques over coronavirus fears

Al Jazeera  

Move will also include weekly Friday prayers in a country that has reported more than 270 coronavirus cases. Saudi Arabia has suspended the holding of daily prayers and the weekly Friday prayers inside and outside the walls of the two mosques in Mecca and Medina to limit the spread of coronavirus. Earlier, on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia had suspended congregational prayers …

Coronavirus in Gulf states: No warm greetings, no mosque prayers
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus in Gulf states: No warm greetings, no mosque prayers

Al Jazeera  

Life turns upside down in Gulf region as more than 870 COVID-19 cases are recorded across six GCC nations. Facing a mounting public health threat, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman have taken drastic measures to combat the pandemic. ‘Awkward greetings’ Residents in the Omani capital of Muscat told AFP there had been much “fear …

Coronavirus Forces Mosques To Reassess Weekly Prayers And Ramadan Plans
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Forces Mosques To Reassess Weekly Prayers And Ramadan Plans

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Every week, nearly a thousand people head to the Muslim Association of Puget Sound, the largest mosque in Washington state, to pray, socialize and learn together. Last week, the mosque leadership did something it had never previously done in its 14 years of existence: It suspended Friday congregational prayers, a weekly service required for adult Muslim men …

Virus halts pilgrimages to Mecca, Friday prayers in Iran
4 years, 10 months ago

Virus halts pilgrimages to Mecca, Friday prayers in Iran

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — The coronavirus outbreak disrupted Islamic worship in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia on Wednesday banned its citizens and other residents of the kingdom from performing the pilgrimage in Mecca, while Iran canceled Friday prayers in major cities. In Iran, authorities halted Friday prayers in all provincial capitals amid the country’s growing coronavirus outbreak, which has killed …

Coronavirus halts pilgrimages to Mecca, Friday prayers in Iran
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus halts pilgrimages to Mecca, Friday prayers in Iran

India Today  

The coronavirus outbreak disrupted Islamic worship in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia on Wednesday banned its citizens and other residents of the kingdom from performing the pilgrimage in Mecca, while Iran canceled Friday prayers in major cities. Even after that announcement on Feb. 27, people already in Saudi Arabia could still travel to Mecca's Grand Mosque, where pilgrims circle …

Amid virus, Saudis close Islam’s holiest sites to foreigners
4 years, 10 months ago

Amid virus, Saudis close Islam’s holiest sites to foreigners

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia on Thursday closed off the holiest sites in Islam to foreign pilgrims over the coronavirus, disrupting travel for thousands of Muslims already headed to the kingdom and potentially affecting plans later this year for millions more ahead of the fasting month of Ramadan and the annual hajj pilgrimage. The number of infections in …

Saudi Arabia bars foreign pilgrims from Mecca over Coronavirus fears
4 years, 10 months ago

Saudi Arabia bars foreign pilgrims from Mecca over Coronavirus fears

India TV News  

Saudi Arabia on Thursday banned foreign pilgrims from entering the kingdom to visit Islam's holiest sites over the new coronavirus, potentially disrupting the plans of millions of faithful ahead of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan and as the annual hajj pilgrimage looms. “Saudi Arabia renews its support for all international measures to limit the spread of this virus, and …

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