MUI: Mosques Must Apply Health Protocols Commemorating Isra Miraj

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PANGKALPINANG - The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) of the Bangka Belitung Islands asked mosque administrators to strictly implement health protocols in holding the Isra' Mi'raj commemoration, to anticipate a spike in COVID-19 cases.

"We do not prohibit the public from holding the Isra Miraj memorial in mosques, but with a note that they must comply with health protocols," said the Chair of the MUI for the Babel Islands Province, Zayadi in Pangkalpinang, as reported by Antara, Friday, February 25.

Zayadi said that implementing the health protocol in carrying out social and religious activities was very important to prevent the transmission and spread of the COVID-19 virus.

"Currently, COVID-19 cases in Indonesia, especially in Bangka Belitung, have experienced a fairly high spike, so it is hoped that the public will always comply with government policies, such as being more disciplined in implementing health protocols and vaccinations," he said.

According to Zayadi, the potential for transmission of the corona virus during the Isra Miraj commemoration activity is quite high. Therefore, it is hoped that mosque administrators and congregations will be more disciplined in implementing this health protocol.

"We hope that mosque administrators limit worshippers, require worshipers to wear masks, provide hand soap, maintain social distance and others," he said.

Zayadi believes that religious activities in congregation by implementing strict health protocols can reduce the potential for COVID-19 transmission.

"We hope that the government and the COVID-19 task force will oversee the Isra Miraj activities, to ensure that this congregational religious activity is carried out in accordance with health protocols and regulations," he said.