Arrangements made to hold Eid prayers during pandemic in Jeddah

JEDDAH: The Jeddah branch of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance has prepared 1,060 mosques to hold the Eid Al-Fitr prayers.

Branch director Majed Shurahaili said arrangements have been made to receive worshippers at Jeddah’s designated mosques, in line with the COVID-19 precautionary measures to protect visitors and worshippers.

He urged everyone planning to visit the mosques for Eid Al-Fitr to abide by the measures adopted by the ministry for their own safety. The prayers will be performed 15 minutes after sunrise, he announced.