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Dubai - Congregational prayers have been suspended as a precautionary measure against the spread of Covid-19.

Published: Mon 16 Mar 2020, 11:00 PM

Updated: Thu 19 Mar 2020, 1:24 AM

  • By
  • Sahim Salim

Residents in the UAE woke up to an Azan (Islamic call for prayer) that featured additional words.

The words 'pray at home' rang through speakers of mosques across the country. The phrase was repeated twice.

Congregational prayers have been suspended at all places of worship as a precautionary measure against the spread of Covid-19. The suspension will remain in effect for four weeks and applies to Friday sermons and prayers at mosques.
In pictures: UAE mosques ask people to pray at home
The General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE) said late on Monday: "At mosques, only the Azan (call for prayer) will be given out to alert worshippers about prayer times. Mosque doors will remain closed."



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