Share:The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday announced special guidelines to guard against the spread of COVID-19 during Muharram. According to the NCOC, the guidelines have been issued keeping in view the various recommendations forwarded by the ulema. The NCOC stated that all majalis (gatherings) and juloos (processions) must be held in accordance with the government-mandated coronavirus safety protocols. The NCOC said that all gatherings must be held in large places that are well ventilatedThe organizers, for their part, must use thermal screening devices to check the temperatures of participants before permitting them entry. According to the NCOC, the administration may use the services of razakaars for the enforcement of coronavirus safety protocols, if needed.

Source: The Nation August 10, 2021 12:45 UTC