NCOC issues Covid19 guidelines for Ramadan

To contain spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic during the holy month of Ramadan, the National Command and Operation Centre has issued guidelines.

According to details, the NCOC has said in a press release on Sunday that these guidelines have been issued as per unanimous declaration from the President Dr Arif Alvi in consultation with Ulema for arrangements for Taraweeh prayers in Mosques and Imambargahs.

The administrations of the Masajid and the Imambargahs have been directed by the NCOC to hold Taraweeh prayer in the yards of Masajid and Imambargahs.

The NCOC further stated in the press release that if during Ramadan, the government feels that these precautionary measures are not being observed or the number of affectees has risen to a dangerous level then the government will revise its policy. The government has also the right to change the orders and policy regarding severely affected specific areas, it added.

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The issued Ramadan guidelines of NCOC are:

• Carpet or rugs will not be used in Masajid and Imambargahs and prayers will be offered on the bare floors.
• Before and after the prayers, people should avoid gathering in crowds while if there is a courtyard in Masajid and Imambargahs, prayers will be offered there and not inside the halls.
• Citizens older than 50 years, adolescent children, and those suffering from flu, cough, etc should avoid to come to Mosques or Imambargahs for prayers and Taraweeh prayers. They are advised to offer their prayers at homes.
• Floors of the Mosques and Imambargahs should be cleaned with chlorine solution in water.
• Rows of the praying individuals should be aligned so that there is a distance of six feet between individuals.
• Mosques and Imambargahs should constitute committees consisting of responsible individuals who will ensure adherence to precautionary measures.
• Avoid offering prayer on the roads and footpaths.
• Hold ablution (Wuzu) at homes.