Today, the Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Da`wah and Guidance, Sheikh Dr. Abd al-Latif bin Abdulaziz Al Sheikh, directed the branches of the ministry in the regions of the Kingdom to approve the holding of the blessed Eid al-Adha prayers for the current year in the additional mosques and mosques that are prepared only, and to ensure that they are not held in open chapels in light of the exceptional circumstances, Taking into consideration the preventive measures issued by the competent authorities.
This came in a circular issued by Al-Sheikh today to all branches of the ministry in the regions of the Kingdom, stressing the importance of preparing all mosques as well as additional mosques prepared to receive worshipers during Eid prayers, in light of what the Ministry of Islamic Affairs is doing to take care of God’s houses and equip them with everything you need.
It should be noted that the Ministry of Islamic Affairs has intensified its efforts through its digital platforms and advocacy platforms by launching awareness and guidance programs to adopt preventive protocols to prevent the Corona virus with the participation of a group of advocates and scholars, in addition to publishing what was recommended by the medical committees concerned with combating the epidemic.