Bahrain limits mosque access to only vaccinated worshippers

Bahrain has announced that access to mosques for the five daily prayers and Friday prayer will be restricted to only worshippers who have received the COVID-19 vaccine (14 days after taking the second dose). The country’s Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments said the move was based on the decisions of the National Taskforce […]

Bahrain has announced that access to mosques for the five daily prayers and Friday prayer will be restricted to only worshippers who have received the COVID-19 vaccine (14 days after taking the second dose).

The country’s Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments said the move was based on the decisions of the National Taskforce for Combating the Croronavirus (COVID-19).

The ministry said those who have recovered from the virus by showing the green logo in BeAware Bahrain application would also be allowed to enter mosques for congregational prayers.

The new measures, put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus  pandemic, will take effect today, it added.

The ministry stated that it will monitor compliance to the health measures strictly to ensure a healthy, safe and reassuring environment for worshipers.