GEORGE TOWN – The Ramadan bazaar and farmers’ market will be allowed to operate in mosques and surau in Penang, according to the new standard operating procedures (SOP) issued by the State Islamic Religious Council today.
Its president, Datuk Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman, who is also deputy chief minister I, said when contacted that this was to facilitate the public in getting their food supplies and improve the economy for traders.
Penang is also allowing congregational prayers without physical distancing in all mosques and surau beginning April 1.
Apart from that, mosques and surau are also allowed to hold tadarus al-Quran and qiamullail activities throughout the month of Ramadan under strict monitoring by the management of these places of worship.
Zakiyuddin said Aidilfitri prayers would also be allowed to be performed at all mosques and surau in the state, but in compliance with the stipulated SOPs.
“Takbir raya, including from house to house, on the eve of Aidilfitri is allowed, as well as visits to cemeteries,” he added. – Bernama, March 24, 2022
