Muslims set for a less muted Ramadan and Hari Raya
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Last year, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Muslims here observed Ramadan differently from what they were used to. Family traditions were shelved as the Islamic holy month fell right in the middle of the circuit breaker, when mosques were closed. Muslims prMuslims set for a less muted Ramadan and Hari Raya
Last year, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, Muslims here observed Ramadan differently from what they were used to. Family traditions were shelved as the Islamic holy month fell right in the middle of the circuit breaker, when mosques were closed. Muslims praying at Assyakirin Mosque. Worshippers can now break fast and pray at mosques in groups of 50. PHOTO: Facebook/Assyakirin MosqueThis year, however, even though the pandemic is not over, things are looking up ahead of Hari Raya Puasa on May 13. Muslims can engage in Ramadan congregational prayers and other programmes at mosques and break fast with family and friends, all with safety measures in place. Last year, the circuit breaker was in place from April 7 to June 1, and Ramadan was from April 23 to May 23. Hari Raya was on May 24, and mosques in Singapore opened progressively only from June 2. Read more