ALL mosques and surau are allowed to hold Aidilfitri special prayers according to their building capacity but congregants are required to wear masks while at the premises and during prayer, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.

In announcing the protocols for Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2022, Khairy said takbir raya at mosques, surau and door-to-door are also allowed, with masks being worn at all times.

The same rule also applies to other celebration activities such as feasts after the prayer at mosques and surau, visitation of graves as well as open house programmes in indoor or outdoor settings.

“These protocols serve as a general guideline but they are subject to the standard operating procedure stipulated by state religious authorities,” he told a press conference in Putrajaya today.

Khairy said, however, individuals who tested positive for Covid-19 or are experiencing any symptoms are not allowed to take part in the activities.

“All individuals or congregants should avoid the 3Cs (crowded places, confined spaces and close conversation),” he said.

Khairy also advised Muslims to perform their ablution at home, bring their own prayer mats to mosques and surau, and enter the premises according to their turn to avoid congestion and to disperse calmly.

“Everyone can go back to their hometown and enjoy a safe Hari Raya,” he said. – Bernama, April 27, 2022.