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COVID-19 rules announced for Ramadan 2021: All you need to know

No iftar tents, Taraweeh prayers will be held, electronic donations encouraged

Published: March 17, 2021 08:32 Last updated: April 10, 2021 08:33 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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With Ramadan around the corner, the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) announced guidelines for the month, in a press briefing on March 16. — Ramadan rules for 2021 Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Here is all you need to know about the rules that need to be adhered to during Ramadan: — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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No iftar tents, sharing meals - For the health and safety of society, NCEMA advised everyone to avoid evening gatherings during Ramadan, and limit family visits. — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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People were also asked to avoid distributing and exchanging meals between homes and families. Only members of the same family living in the same house can share meals. — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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It is not allowed to set up family or institutional iftar tents, share meals in public places or provide and distribute iftar meals in front of homes and mosques. — Iftar tents are not allowed. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Those interested in doing so must coordinate with charities with donations and zakat given electronically. — How you can donate while social distancing: gulfnews.com/1.1588068189297 Image Credit: Pexels

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Restaurants are prohibited from distributing iftar meals inside or in front of the restaurant. — Their delivery is limited to labour housing complexes via direct coordination with the management of the labour housing in each region, taking social distancing into account. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Tarawih prayers - Tarawih prayers will be held according to COVID-19 precautionary measures, in addition to continuing the implementation of all preventive and precautionary measures … — Taraweeh prayers are allowed, but will be organised keeping in mind COVID-19 precautions. Image Credit: Gulf News

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… that have been in place. The duration of the Isha and Tarawih prayers will be limited to a maximum of 30 minutes — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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No iftar meals at mosques - Iftar meals are not allowed inside mosques. Mosques will be closed immediately after the prayer, while women’s prayer areas, other facilities and mosques on external roads will remain closed. — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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As for Qiyam-ul-layl (late night prayers) during the last ten days of Ramadan, NCEMA said that the status of the pandemic will be continuously assessed and measures will be updated in accordance with new developments. — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Religious lessons and meetings in mosques will remain suspended, with the option of virtual participation. Reading the Quran should be done through smart devices. — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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Inspection campaigns According to NCEMA, intensive inspection campaigns will be carried out during Ramadan and legal measures will be taken against all violators, whether individuals or institutions. — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

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The elderly and people with chronic conditions should avoid any kind of gathering, to ensure their safety. — Image Credit: Pexels

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