Indonesian mosque to hold Friday mass prayers despite Covid-19 warning


Medical officers spray disinfectant at Istiqlal mosque, amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in Jakarta, Indonesia, March 13, 2020. - Reuters

JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network): Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta will still hold Friday (March 20) prayers despite warnings to restrict public gatherings to contain the novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

The mosque's management says it is following a decision made by the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI).

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