UAE: New Covid-19 measures for Ramadan

UAE: New Covid-19 measures for Ramadan

The Ministry of Health and Prevention announced that during the month of Ramadan, family gatherings and food exchanges with people who are not members of the same household should be avoided.Collective Iftar tents, and meals in front of mosques or other public places are strictly prohibited. Restaurants will not be allowed to distribute meals.Meals can be distributed only in labor accommodations. However, those who want to donate meals to workers must reach out to the management of the accommodation and a restaurant to distribute meal packets.Taraweeh prayers will only be allowed under strict guidelines. Isha and Taraweeh prayers will be limited to a maximum of 30 minutes.Officials will conduct intensive inspection campaigns during Ramadan, and legal measures will be taken against all violators.Comments Read Next11 mins agoUAE to resume Taraweeh prayers52 mins agoIndian workers return to Gulf as Covid-19 restrictions ease3 days agoBahrain: Family gatherings main reason for rise in Covid-19 cases3 days agoUAE records 2,159 new Covid-19 cases, 10 deaths5 days agoUAE: ‘Booster shots' for those with weak immunity6 days agoUAE records 2,204 new Covid-19 cases, 8 deaths1 week agoKuwait records 1,326 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths1 week agoAjman cancels all Ramadan tent permits1 week agoUAE: Shopping centre