UAE: COVID-19 guidelines for mosques, other places of worship

UAE: COVID-19 guidelines for mosques, other places of worship

Authorities have continued to raise awareness among worshippers on precautionary measures Dubai: Places of worship across the UAE opened up in 2020 after briefly being closed when precautionary measures were stepped up as part of the country's fight against COVID-19. However, health authorities in the UAE have continued educating worshippers on the preventive measures that still need to be followed, to ensure community health and safety. If you are planning to go to a mosque, church or temple, these are the guidelines you need to follow. According to the guidelines issued by the UAE's National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), the following people are prohibited from entering the places of worship: “¢ Senior Emiratis and residents (above the age of 60) “¢ all those who are living with people in contact with COVID-19 patients “¢ Perform ablution at home. Do not use the bathroom and ablution facilities at home. “¢ Sanitise your hands regularly, including before entering the place of worship and after you leave “¢ Keep your face mask on all the time when going to the mosque https://www. instagram. com/p/CIGWOsgp178/ “¢ Bring your own prayer mat and Quran or other religious scripture. Do not share them with