Ramadan Is Coming Soon, The Government Is Still Working On The Rules Regarding Tarawih Prayers And Others

COVID-19 Handling Task Force Spokesperson Wiku Adisasmito (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - A Spokesperson for the Task Force (Task Force) Handling COVID-19, Wiku Adisasmito said the government was still working on regulations regarding the implementation of tarawih prayers and other prayers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Later, when it is finished, the government will immediately inform the public.

"Regarding the technical guidelines and fatwas of worship in Ramadan, it is still in the discussion stage and will soon be conveyed to the public once it has been completed", Wiku said in a press conference broadcast on the Presidential Secretariat YouTube channel, Thursday, April 1.

Even so, he ensures that the government will guarantee the people's right to carry out their worship according to their religion and beliefs even though the COVID-19 pandemic is still occurring.

"The government strives to continue to guarantee people's rights to worship according to their respective beliefs by helping to maintain security against potential transmission of COVID-19", he said.

Furthermore, he reminded that the government had officially prohibited homecoming or activities of migrants returning to their hometowns during the Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr holidays. Wiku said that the socialization will soon be carried out so that the public can know more clearly about this rule and implement it.

"This socialization continues to promote transparency of information so that the public understands that the decision to prohibit homecoming is taken to prevent long-term negative impacts due to homecoming activity", he concluded.