KUALA LUMPUR (July 29): Muslims in the country are reminded not to take lightly compliance to the standard operating procedures (SOP) in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration especially when frontliners are still struggling to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad al-Bakri said Muslims should always be sensitive and maintain social distancing, cleanliness, be courteous and wear face masks during Aidiladha, especially when performing sacrificial rituals. Muslims in the country will celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha on Friday (July 31), according to the announcement of the assistant secretary to the Conference of Rulers Mohd Aseral Jusman. Dr Zulkifli said the SOP outlined by the Government was aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and Muslims must comply with the Government’s directives for everyone’s benefit. “Many religious scholars from all over the world agree that the community must comply with all Government directives in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19,” he said.

Source: The Edge Markets July 29, 2020 15:22 UTC