Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Mar 26 (ANI): The Ulemas (Muslim clerics) of the Uttar Pradesh have appealed to the Muslims to offer Jumma Namaz or Friday prayers at their homes instead of assembling at the mosques as a precautionary step to curb the risk of Covid-19.
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], Mar 26 (ANI): In view of the coronavirus crisis in the country, the Sheher Qazi of Dehradun has appealed to all Muslims to offer namaz (prayer) at their homes instead of gathering at the mosques, especially for the 'Jumma' or Friday prayers.
New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): As Italy continues to fight the coronavirus outbreak, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan on Monday reminisced her stay in the European country with her husband Saif Ali Khan.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Mar 22 (ANI): Archbishop of Madras-Mylapore, George Anthony Swamy on Sunday said that the churches have started live streaming of prayers sessions to avoid gathering of people during the coronavirus outbreak.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Mar 21 (ANI): In view of COVID-19, Jammu and Kashmir Wakf Board on Saturday suspended prayers at all shrines and mosques to contain the spread of the pandemic.
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Mar 20 (ANI): In the wake of surging cases of COVID-19 in the country, Kashi Vishwanath Temple to remain closed for devotees from March 21 till March 24. However, routine prayers by priests would continue.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Mar 20 (ANI): In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, several mosques have started taking strict measures to prevent the spread of infection during the Friday prayer proceedings in Hyderabad today.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Mar 19 (ANI): In the wake of coronavirus scare, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said that all religious meetings have been cancelled and the Friday prayers will be restricted in the state.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 19 (ANI): In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, several Muslim organisations and mosques on Thursday have decided that the congregational prayers will be temporarily halted at the mosque premises.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Mar 19 (ANI): In the midst of the ongoing fight against coronavirus, Imam Maulana Kalbe Jawad Naqvi, General Secretary of Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Hind, on Thursday announced that the Juma congregation in the Asifi Mosque has been postponed.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Mar 19 (ANI): As a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Karnataka State Board of Auqaf has issued an advisory to mosques, dargahs and other religious institutions, requesting them to conclude the Friday congregation in 15 minutes for
Abu Dhabi [UAE], Mar 17 (WAM/ANI): The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments temporarily suspended prayers in all places of worship across the UAE from March 16, for a period of four weeks out of concern for pu