Mosques in Singapore are set to progressively re-open on June 2, having been shut down to limit the spread of Covid-19 since March 12.

June 1 is the last day of the Circuit Breaker period, before Singapore transitions into Phase 1, which will last a minimum of four weeks.

Only for mobile essential workers, congregational and Friday prayers still suspended

According to a press release by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) on May 27, mosques will offer limited spaces for individual prayer to cater to the needs of mobile essential workers.

However, congregational and Friday prayers will remain suspended until further notice.

MUIS will implement "maximum precautionary measures" to guard against a second outbreak of Covid-19 infections.

From June 2 to June 7, mosques will open for limited operating hours from 1pm to 6pm.

Most mosques will allow individual worship for 5 daily prayers from June 8 onwards.

Up to five prayer zones marked out, each zone for five individuals from the same household

In addition to regular disinfection of common spaces, mosques have also put in place a physical checking, temperature taking and Safe Entry system.

"Mosques will also implement safe distancing measures in terms of distinct zones or marked spaces for worshippers from different households. Mosques will limit the number of persons able to perform worship, in line with national guidelines."

In Phase 1, limited prayer spaces will be provided.

In line with national guidelines, up to five prayer zones will be demarcated.

Each zone will be able to accommodate up to five individuals from the same household.

Individual responsibility

MUIS also urges people visiting the mosques to bring along their NRIC or scannable personal documents for the Safe Entry system.

They should also bring their own personal items such as prayer mats, avoid handshakes, inter-mingling, and avoid the mosque if they feel unwell.

Safe transition

As Singapore progresses from Safe Re-opening to Safe Transition and Safe Nation, such guidelines will be relaxed if transmissions remain low.

However, measures may tighten up if the situation once again gets worse.

Here is the list of mosques set to re-open:

Top image via Masjid Jamae (Chulia) website and Facebook / Masjid Sultan Singapore.