The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance clarified that the committee concerned with reviewing the necessary precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the novel Coronavirus in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the Ministry of Health recommended that the Tarawih and Qiyam prayers to be combined with evening (Isha) prayer, and not exceed 30 minutes in all mosques of the Kingdom. This recommendation was issued in order to reduce the length of the worshipers presence, which contributes to limiting the spread of the virus due to the risks that may arise during the blessed month of Ramadan in the time of prayers and Tarawih. The epidemiological situation currently requires taking strict precautionary measures in mosques to avoid the high rates of infection with the virus. In a statement, the Ministry affirmed to the employees of mosques and worshipers to take all precautionary measures when going to mosques, including bringing a special prayer rug, wearing a mask, keeping a physical distance and cooperating in righteousness and piety in maintaining the health and safety of visitors of mosques.
