Azlan Othman
Mosques, suraus and religious halls across the four districts continue to be sanitised in accordance with the guidelines set by the Ministry of Health in preparation of the re-opening of mosques, suraus and religious halls during the Transition Phase which begins tomorrow.
Members of mosque takmir committee, mosque youth group and congregants participated in the cleaning campaign.
Thorough cleaning and the rearranging of prayer mats as well as putting up signs for social distancing is ongoing at the Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque, Luagan Dudok Mosque, Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam Mosque in Kampong Sengkarai; Kampong Lubok Pulau Mosque and Kampong Benutan Mosque in Tutong District and Utama Muhammad Salleh Mosque in Temburong Distric.
The cleaning campaign will continue periodically to ensure that the places of worship are safe for use including sanitising door knobs and handles, surfaces such as racks, and also pillars using disinfectant.
The cleaning of restrooms and ablution areas are also conducted. Muslims are urged to step up efforts to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country and pray for protection and for the nation to be free from the pandemic.
