Abu Dhabi: Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia allowed their Shiite citizens to celebrate the commemoration of the Ashura ceremonies as part of the fitness protocols established through the relevant authorities, while Bahrain suspended these ceremonies in mosques and Hussainiyat (congregational halls for Shia commemoration ceremonies). and limited them to being retained remotely and broadcast live on tvArray to stop the spread of COVID-19, local media reported.
The day of Ashura or Muharram 10, 2020 falls on 28 August and 2nine (Muharram nine and 10, respectively).
The ceremonies at Ashura mark the death of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PSL).
In Kuwait, the Ministry of Health established regulations to attend bereavement councils in Hussainiyat, adding that the duration of the meetings was shortened to 15 minutes, access to men over the age of 15 to 60 was restricted by any chronic illness, and masks were required.
In Oman, too, the rules provided for the resumption of Ashura ceremonies with fitness precautions.
In Saudi Arabia, the government has allowed Shiite citizens to carry out their devoted rites in accordance with regulations that prevent the spread of the killer virus among participants.
The authorities of the Eastern Province have informed the mosque and Hussainiyat officials of commandos restricting the collection of more than 50 people and the prevention of outdoor collections of these sites, with a commitment to wear mask and physically distance therself.
On the other hand, the maximum number of Saudi Shiite citizens will attend live broadcasts of the Ashura rite, in order to restrict the spread of COVID-19.
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