Ramadan’s Muslim fasting month will be different this year. While mosques in Singapore will remain closed during Ramadan’s Muslim fasting month, religious leaders and teachers in the country will ensure the holy month will still be significant, assured Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
PM Lee reported yesterday. He said that the circuit breaker steps designed to curb coronavirus spread. It will be extended until June 1. The extension will span Ramadan as a whole. It will begin on Friday and ending on May 24 at Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Besides abstaining from food from dawn to dusk and paying for Zakat, or giving alms, Ramadan is typically observed in mosques through special prayers. In addition, mass religious activities. Closures during the circuit breaker cycle do not allow for these.
PM Lee felt frustrated. He would not have the opportunity to break fast at mosques with leaders of the Muslim community.
PM Lee also expressed his appreciation for the sacrifice and resilience shown by the Muslim community here in going through the Covid-19 pandemic’s “difficult time.”
Furthermore, there will be no congregational Tarawih prayers at the surau or mosques all over Ramadan. It is because one of the precautionary steps to sever the Covid-19 outbreak chain.
Therefore, it is necessary for us to play a role in preventing the spread of the Covid-19 infection. At the same time, to support the front line staff who have worked diligently and consistently in fulfilling their responsibilities.
Of course, everyone will all continue to be monitored for the near future. And also, it has to assist each other in this battle against Covid-19.
