Jawi sets new rules for Friday, obligatory prayers


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Starting Friday (May 28), only 50 worshippers are allowed to perform the Friday prayers at mosques and surau with a capacity of 1,000 people and above in the Federal Territories.

Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) director Datuk Mohd Ajib Ismail said only 20 worshippers were allowed to perform the Friday prayers at mosques and surau with a capacity of 1,000 people and below.

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