In a bid to contain the spread of Covid 19, the Sri Lankan government has placed strict restrictions on Islamic religious activities during the month of Ramadan.
The Director of the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs A.B.M.Ashraff has announced the restrictions, In a directive to to all trustees of Mosques.
Accordingly, all Trustees of all Masjidhs are very strictly directed :
1. NOT to open up the masjidhs for the public but only to the Imam/Muazzin.
2. NOT to have any congregational prayer including Five times prayer, Jummah, Tharaweeh prayer ect.
3. NOT to have any other congregational activity such as Ifthar programmes etc.
4: NOT to prepare or distribute Porridge (Kanji) in the majidhs or its premises.
5: To duly notify the Jamaath of these guidelines and educate and encourage them to adhere to instructions and directions given by health and defence authorities in relation to Covid 19.
