Morocco : Gradual reopening of closed mosques

The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced Monday that King Mohammed VI has given his instructions for the gradual reopening of closed mosques, in coordination with the health and administrative authorities.

A calendar for this operation will be announced later, the ministry said in a statement.

Prayers and Friday prayers will be performed in all mosques in accordance with the necessary preventive measures to fight the pandemic, particularly social distancing and the wearing of face masks, the ministry said, adding that the believers must do their ablutions before going to mosques because ablution rooms will remain closed.