We are also disinfecting the mosques at regular intervals.”Sources said that mosque administrations are waiting for an official announcement regarding the resumption of congregational prayers once the government and the Ulema reach a consensus. “After the announcement, congregational prayers will be performed according to the SOPs in all the mosques and imam bargahs across Karachi,” Asif Iqbal said. “If congregational prayers recommence, then we would also allow people to offer their obligatory prayers in mosques and imam bargahs. Amid the lockdown, however, congregational prayers have been suspended due to which the collection of donations has been drastically reduced. “Due to the implementation of protective measures, mosques and imam bargahs will need more donations to bear the additional expenses.”Read full story

Source: The Express Tribune April 17, 2020 19:12 UTC