Only vaccinated worshippers over 18 years will have access to mosques in Bahrain

TDT | Manama

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The Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments have announced that based on the decisions of the National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (COVID-19), and after coordination with the Sunni and Ja’afari Endowments, it was decided to limit access to mosques for the five daily prayers and Friday prayer for worshippers who have received the COVID-19 vaccine (14 days after taking the second dose) and those who have recovered from the virus, by showing the green logo in BeAware Bahrain application.

Access will be restricted to people who are over 18 years old, the ministry added, stressing the need to strictly apply the precautionary measures that were announced previously. The new measures will take effect as of tomorrow Friday (May 21, 2021) and their implementation will be overseen by the Sunni and Ja’afari Endowment Directorates.

The ministry stated that it will continuously follow up with both directorates to ensure compliance with the health measures approved by the National Taskforce for Combating Coronavirus so as to ensure a healthy, safe and reassuring environment for worshipers.