UAE Ramadan 2021: Full list of Covid safety rules

UAE Ramadan 2021: Full list of Covid safety rules

Muslims around the world will mark the second socially distanced holy month of Ramadan amid Covid-19 this year.

With the holy month set to be begin in weeks, authorities across the UAE have issued Covid rules so that residents stay safe from the coronavirus. Unlike last year, mosques are open this year and will host the special Taraweeh prayers.

Last year, residents had spent Ramadan within the safety of their homes as mosques remained closed as a safety measure.

Here is a full list of Emirate-wise and federal Ramadan Covid rules.

General rules applicable across the UAE

>> Taraweeh prayers: The special prayers offered during the holy month will be hosted in mosques across the country. Women's prayer halls will remain closed.

>> Avoid gatherings, especially during Iftar.

>> Only members of the same family living in the same house can share meals.

>> Iftar tents are banned.

>> Iftar meals will not be allowed inside mosques.

>> Restaurants are prohibited from distributing Iftar meals inside or in front of their premises.

Dubai

>> Large social gatherings should be avoided.

>> Ramadan tents as well as Iftar and donation tents are prohibited

>> Taraweeh prayers can be performed in mosques, provided