Following an announcement to re-open worship places in the state from Friday August 7, the Lagos State House of Assembly Muslim Community has banned hugging, handshakes or close contact within the Assembly mosque, adding that social distancing will also be observed among the worshippers.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday signed by the League of Imams of the Assembly, which announced that Jumat service would be held in the Assembly mosque on Friday.
According to the statement, Jumat service would commence at 1p.m and end at 2p.m, while the Muslim community would adhere strictly to the government’s directives on how to contain the spread of COVID19.
The statement also revealed that the mosque would not allow anybody above 65 years to attend the Jumat service and that the mosque would not operate beyond 50 per cent of the normal capacity as the door would be closed once the 50 per cent worshippers mark was attained.
The statement further reads: “The Lagos State House of Assembly Muslim Community has put in place all necessary measures to curtail the spread of the pandemic in line with the rules and guidelines stated by the State Government.
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“All Muslim brothers and sisters should ensure that they come to Jumat service with their facemasks while the mosque has provided hand sanitizers and handwashing facilities for the worshippers.
“No hugging, handshaking or close contact would be allowed while social distancing would also be observed among the worshippers.”
The Next Edition recalled that worship centres in the State had been shut since March as part of measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.
The League of Imams, however, commended the efforts of the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who they said has shown commitment and exemplary leadership and took positive steps to contain the spread of the deadly virus.
The Imams prayed that Almighty Allah would continue to protect all, guide all and return peace to the state.
