Negri to allow congregational prayers without physical distancing from Monday

SEREMBAN: Congregational prayers without physical distancing will be allowed in mosques and surau from Monday (June 13) in Negri Sembilan.

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun (pic) said worshippers were no longer required to bring their own prayer mats, while activities such as takmir classes, lectures, tazkirah and talks would also be allowed without physical distancing.

"However, worshippers are still required to wear a face mask properly as long as they are in the closed space of the mosque and surau," he said in a Facebook posting on Sunday (June 12).

Meanwhile, Aminuddin said the Aidiladha sacrificial ritual would also be allowed to be performed this year at mosques and surau throughout the state.

Applicants or organisers need to apply through the e-qurb@NS system at from 2pm on Monday to 4pm on July 3, he said. – Bernama