Mass Prayers Held in Uzbekistan After Five Months

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Muslims gathered in mosques across Uzbekistan for first congregational prayers after introduction of mosque closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Administration of Muslims of Uzbekistan said.

The worshippers maintained social distancing, wore masks, their hands were disinfected and they passed through disinfectant tunnels at entrance to the mosques.

The congregational prayers were performed after a 5-month break, according to akipress.com.

Uzbekistan prohibited mass prayers, Friday prayers among them, since March due to coronavirus pandemic.