Places of worship in the UAE are set to reopen from July 1.
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Read about the press conference announcing the decision to reopen places of worship, after they were closed since March 16, here: gulfnews.com/1.1593451509808
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Which mosques will open?
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Mosques in malls, parks, industrial areas and on main roads will not reopen.
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Read about the increase in maximum occupancy limit at mosques here: https://gulfnews.com/1.72931358
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Friday prayers are suspended until further notice.
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Some individuals have been asked to avoid visiting mosques.
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This includes the elderly and children, those in close contact with COVID-19 patients and people with compromised immunity.
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Bathrooms and ablution areas will be closed. Download the AlHosn app.
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Bring your own prayer mat and make sure you are wearing mask and gloves.
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Bring your own copy of the Quran if you would like to read it in the mosque.
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Maintain a distance of three metres from others. There will be a gap of one row between the rows of worshipers during congregational prayers.
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The mosque will be closed soon after the congregational prayers.
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Distribution of food or other items, hand shakes, etc. are not allowed.
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Other places of worship have also reopened across the UAE. Take a look at all the places of worship reopening here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1593587541645
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Keeping a row empty between two rows of worshippers is required.
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Worshippers have been asked to abide by strict social distancing measures.
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People have been asked to bring their own prayer-related items.
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Anyone coming to the place of worship will have their temperature checked.
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Prayers have only been allowed to be conducted on specific times.
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Anyone who has been in contact with a positive COVID-19 patient has been asked to avoid attending.
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People in vulnerable health groups have been asked to stay away from places of worship.
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You have to download the AlHosn app.
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Places of worship have also received detailed guidelines on reopening.
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