COVID-19: Taraweeh prayers suspended during Ramadan in KSA

Riyadh, 13th April: With the outrageous spread of COVID-19 worldwide, the social gatherings and the religious activities have come to a complete halt. According to reports of Baaghi TV, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced to suspend the congregational prayers during the Holy month of Ramadan.   Muslims are seen to look forward to the Holy month of Ramadan and are very keen on attending five times prayers in the mosques and the additional Taraweeh prayers after the Isha at night. This year Ramadan in Saudia and UAE is falling on the 24th of April. Lucman spills the beans on pandemic detected in Saudi Royals The prevailing situation due to coronavirus in the Kingdom has forced the authorities to cancel all sorts of the congregational prayers in the mosques where no more than 5 people should be present at one time. The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance announced that Taraweeh prayers during Ramadan will only be performed at home as the suspension of prayers at mosques would not be lifted until the end of coronavirus. Al Riyadh newspaper quoted Dr. Abdul Latif Al Sheikh, Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, saying: “The suspension of performing the five … Continue reading COVID-19: Taraweeh prayers suspended during Ramadan in KSA