The National Command and Operation Centre, the nation’s focal point in the fight against coronavirus, has prohibited the elderly and children from attending Ashura gatherings and majalis in a COVID-safe manner as the threat of another outbreak grows with the spread of the virus throughout Pakistan.
Muharram SOPs
The guidelines for holding bunches and religious ceremonies during the month of Muharram were released by the NCOC on Friday.
According to astronomical parameters, the Muharram moon, which will signal the start of the Islamic calendar year, is predicted to be seen on the evening of July 29 (Friday), according to the
The rules for organizing gatherings and processions are as follows:
The COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures, such as mask use, avoiding contact with others, and using hand sanitizers or washing your hands, should be followed. The organizing committees should make arrangements for all SOPs.
Participants and Zakirs should receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
The location where the Majalis will be held should be open and roomy with adequate ventilation.
During majalis and Processions, mask-wearing and maintaining social distance are required. the accessibility of masks, hand sanitizers, and chlorine-containing water before and after the events
Display of COVID-19 SOPs and safety measures in visible locations.
SOPs are adhered to by using volunteer scouts.
Different Aspects
Provisions for food and beverages in a roomy, well-ventilated area.
Emphasis is placed on using disposable utensils, and pre-packaged boxes are preferred for food distribution.
preventing crowding at locations or points where food is distributed.
No hug and no handshake.
areas of emphasis
The following are some of the factors that call for immediate action at the federal and federating unit levels:
Religious clerics’ appeals for the consistent application of the SOPs and guidelines suggested by NCOC.
SOPs are strictly enforced by the civil administration.
Muharram moon
According to astronomical parameters, the Muharram moon, which will signal the start of the Islamic calendar year, is predicted to be seen on the evening of July 29 (Friday), according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department.
The Met Office predicted that the new moon of Muharram, 1444 AH, would be born at 22:54 PST on July 28, 2022.
It also mentioned that most of the country should expect partly cloudy or cloudy weather based on historical climate data.
