Saudi Arabia has announced to ban iftar and suhoor gatherings in all mosques during the holy month of Ramadan following the sharp rise in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Previously, the Saudi Arabia government had said that Iftar gatherings and I’tikaf will not be allowed in the Masjid al-Haram and Masjid al-Nabawi during Ramadan.
According to the reports, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, the head of affairs of the two mosques, said that the Presidency would provide ready-made food to the worshipers in the Masjid al-Haram, while Sehri would not be allowed in the Prophet’s Mosque.
No one will be allowed to eat in the courtyards of both mosques and everyone will be provided food individually.
Zamzam water coolers will also not be available and 200,000 bottles of Zamzam water will be provided on a daily basis.
In addition, those who wish to break the fast in the Masjid al-Haram will only be allowed to bring dates and water for themselves and will not be allowed to share them with anyone.
On the other hand, Sheikh Professor Dr. Abdul-Rahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais as the management representative of Masjid-e-Nabawi detailed the schedule of plans for worshippers.
According to media reports, Masjid-e-Nabawi will reopen two hours before Fajr prayers and close half an hour after Taraweeh prayers.
However, except during the last ten days of Ramadan, when the mosque will be open for 24 hours.
