JAKARTA - Without waiting for the results of the Isbat trial, the Head of the Al-Azhar Grand Mosque Office, Iding, said that if he was in his place he would hold the tarawih prayer on Friday, April 1.
"If we have determined that one Ramadan will be tomorrow (Saturday) April 2, without waiting for Isbat," said Iding when confirmed, Friday, April 1.
Iding explained that when the tarawih is held at the Al-Azhar Grand Mosque, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, worshipers are allowed to be close together. But still comply with health protocols (prokes).
"We have prepared and paid attention to the procedure. Temperature checks. Everyone who enters the Al Azhar mosque, always washes hands, checks temperature, brings your own prayer rug, continues to wear a mask," he explained.
"The prayers are not far apart, later the saf can be close (or close together)," he added.
Regarding the capacity at the Al-Azhar Grand Mosque, he said that in its place accommodates 1500 worshipers, both men and women.
"We have a capacity of 1,500 for women and men combined," he said.
As is known, the Ministry of Religion (Kemenag) explained that the Isbat Beginning of Ramadan 1443 Hijri Session will be held on April 1, 2022 or 29 Syakban 1443 Hijri in a hybrid way.
The meeting to determine the beginning of fasting for Muslims in Indonesia will be held at the HM Rasjidi Auditorium, Ministry of Religion, Jakarta.
According to the Director General of Islamic Community Guidance, Kamaruddin Amin, the Isbat session will be held in a hybrid or combination online and offline (outside the network), because it is still in the COVID-19 pandemic situation.
The number of participants attending offline will be limited according to health protocols. Some of the other participants will participate via teleconference with the internet network.
"Although it is looser than the previous year's provisions, we still have to comply with health protocols," explained Kamaruddin, Monday, March 14, quoted by VOI.
"For example, the courtroom has been sprayed with disinfectant and the seats are spaced apart. Participants will also be checked for body temperature and must wear masks," he continued.
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