Emergency PPKM In Medan: Bobby Nasution Doesn't Close Places Of Worship

MEDAN - Medan Mayor Bobby Nasution ensured that places of worship would not be closed during the implementation of the emergency Community Activity Restrictions (PPKM) which took effect on July 12.

"The mosque in Medan City will not be closed," said Bobby Nasution, quoted by Antara, Sunday, July 12.

In addition, he said, takbiran to welcome Eid al-Adha 1442 Hijriah/2021 AD is also allowed, but still applies health protocols and does not cause crowds.

"For takbiran night, the Medan City Government and all Forkopimda elements agree that takbiran is not prohibited, it can be carried out. However, those who are prohibited from doing takbiran around or causing crowds. The mosque is not closed at all," said Bobby Nasution.

Meanwhile, for the Eid prayer, Bobby Nasution appealed to the public not to pray in congregation in the mosque or in the field, but to pray in their respective homes.

"Besides that, we also stipulate that the implementation of Eid prayers is not recommended in mosques or in the field. We ask to carry out prayers at their respective homes," he said.