Penang allows congregational, Friday prayers to be held

The Penang government has allowed obligatory congregational and Friday prayers, Hari Raya Aidiladha prayers and funeral prayers for non-Covid-19 patients, as well as lecturing activities to be held, with the number of participants based on the size of the mosque or prayer room, taking into account the one-meter social distancing measure.

Penang Islamic Religious Council president Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abd Rahman said the congregational and funeral prayers, as well as lecturing activities, could be held beginning tomorrow, while the Friday prayers will be held from June 26, and Hari Raya Aidiladha prayers on July 31.