Lahore: Government of Punjab issued a notification limiting the number of people in Friday congregations to five less than an hour before Friday prayers.
It states that between three to five people, including the imam and muezzin, are allowed to pray in the mosque. Following similar measures taken by Sindh and Balochistan, all others should offer prayers at home.
Punjab government announced their decisions less than an hour before the Friday prayers, while Sindh and Balochistan announced their decisions the night before.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the only province that has yet to announce a ban on congregations.
علماء کرام کی رائے و رہنمائی اور طبی ماہرین کی ہدایات کے مطابق پنجاب بھر کی تمام مساجد میں صرف 3 سے 5 افراد (خطیب/امام/مؤذن/خدمت گار) نماز جمعہ و نماز پنجگانہ ادا کریں گے تاکہ اس موذی مرض سے بچا جا سکے#PunjabCoronavirusUpdate pic.twitter.com/frIRCdF2NX
— Government of Punjab (@GovtofPunjabPK) March 27, 2020
According to the statement, Punjab government has taken steps in light of the instructions of medical experts. It may be recalled that the Sindh government has also banned congregation meetings and prayer gatherings from March 27 to April 4 across the province.
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The number of coronavirus cases has crossed 400 in Punjab while three people have died due to the virus. The total number of people affected from the virus has crossed 1200 in the country while 9 people lost their lives.
