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Muslims in the country have been reminded always to adhere to the SOPs for COVID-19 prevention when performing congregational prayers without physical distancing at mosques and surau.

The Sultan of Selangor has given his consent for the congregational prayers without physical distancing to be performed in mosques and surau statewide effective April 1.

Attendance to mosques and surau is allowed without the age limit for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccination.

Congregational prayer in mosques and surau without physical distancing during the 'Transition to Endemic' phase which begins April 1, is yet to be discussed in most states.

The announcement to end physical distancing during congregational prayers, as well as mass prayers in non-Muslim houses of worship, has received good response from all quarters.

Congregational prayers in all mosques and surau, as well as mass prayers in all non-Muslim houses of worship, can now be performed without having to observe physical distancing.

The existing SOPs on congregational prayers in mosques and suraus were also applicable for tarawih prayers.

The decision to enforce physical distancing during congregational prayers was not done on purpose but was taken after taking into account the views of the state religious authorities.

Muslims in the country should be grateful that most mosques and surau have been opened gradually for obligatory daily congregational prayers, Friday prayers, tarawih prayers and educational sessions.

People living in the same house will be allowed to stand close together when performing the congregational prayers in mosques in Perlis.

The government has given the green light for Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars to operate and allowed congregational tarawih prayers at mosques and surau across the country.

Mohd Annuar, however, said only Malaysian citizens aged 12 and above are allowed to attend the congregational prayers.

Friday prayer and the congregational obligatory prayers at mosques and surau in Selangor will be suspended during Movement Control Order.

Kubang Kerian and Kusial are still under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) until this Dec 20.

The worshippers would be determined by the respective mosque and surau committee through invitation or other methods deemed appropriate.

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