The Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs (MoHRA) has called on people to avoid going to mosques for congregational prayers during coronavirus lockdown.
According to the Ministry, since fear could be a legitimate reason for not attending congregational prayers, refusing it will not carry sin.
It said that congregational prayers including weekly Friday ones could be performed with the least number of participants including those based in the mosques and their immediate surroundings.
People having coronavirus symptoms have been strongly urged to avoid mosques.
