The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) has reported that the initial phase under which mosques reopened in Singapore has been well-received.
Under Phase 1A, mosques were open from 1 pm to 6 pm for individual private worship for small numbers of members of the community, especially workers in essential services. These included taxi drivers, private hire drivers and delivery service personnel.
From 8 June, 46 mosques will open for extended operating hours for individual worship of the five daily prayers, from 5:30 am to 7 am for the dawn prayer, and then from 1 pm to 9 pm.
"The rest of the mosques which are extending their hours will do so based on the demand from congregants. Some mosques with no demand will not offer dawn prayers, and will only open from 1 pm and will close in the evening at 9 pm. Some mosques will close earlier as they are situated within small or non-residential areas with no demand for evening prayers," Muis explained in an online statement.
In this phase, mosques will not organise congregational prayers, including Friday prayers, in line with the national guidelines for places of worship. The limit on the number of individuals allowed at any one time, as well as the distinct individual and family prayer zones, will continue.
Other precautionary measures that were put in place earlier will also continue, Muis said. This includes regular disinfection of common spaces, physical checks, temperature-taking and ensuring all congregants who visit to register their details using the Safe Entry system.
Details:
Check timings and prayer sessions (PDF)