Kuwait will reopen mosques in some areas

Kuwait’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has allowed mosques to reopen in some areas as of Wednesday after almost three months of closure.

In a press statement, Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr. Fahad Al-Afasi said that mosques in the model residential areas, sparsely-populated areas, will receive worshipers for the five daily prayers starting as of noon prayer on Wednesday, June 10.

He, however, noted that the weekly Friday noon sermon and prayer will be performed only at the Grand Mosque in Kuwait City and will be broadcast on the official Kuwait TV.

Only the mosque’s preacher and staff will be allowed to attend this prayer, the minister said.

Al-Afasi noted that the ministry has completed all preparations for reopening mosques and will abide by all preventive and precautionary measures outlined by the state’s health authorities to prevent the spread of the virus.

Kuwait had reported 717 new cases and 10 deaths today.

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