Ban Imposed on Breaking the Fast ‘IFTAR’ in Mosques in Saudi Arabia
In the instructions issued by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Communication for the imams of mosques, breaking the fast in mosques during Ramadan has been banned.
Riyadh: In Saudi Arabia, a ban was imposed on breaking the fast in mosques. In the instructions issued by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Communication for the imams of mosques, breaking the fast in mosques during Ramadan has been banned.
The Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs says that the purpose of banning iftar is to maintain and ensure cleanliness in mosques. The order further states that imams of mosques will not accept any kind of donations for breaking the fast. In Ramadan, it will be allowed to break the fast in designated places outside the mosques.
Recording or broadcasting of prayers and other activities in mosques will also be prohibited. Imams of mosques should avoid prolonging Taraweeh during Ramadan and educate the public about the benefits of fasting. Ramadan is likely to start from March 11 in Arab countries including Saudi Arabia.
