The impact of the implementation of the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) the communities of Siak Regency forced to carry out the Eid Al-Fitr prayer at their home

News24xx.com -  The impact of the implementation of the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) that proposed by the Riau Provincial Government, made the communities of Siak Regency forced to carry out the Eid Al-Fitr prayer at their home during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Siak Regent Drs H Alfedri Msi, invites the communities to comply with government recommendations in accordance with the agreement between the regional leadership coordination forum with the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Siak, in order to break the chain of distribution of Covid-19, the public is advised not to carry out the Eid prayer in the Mosque and in the field.

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"As the result of the meeting, for this year, the Eid prayer must done at home. So, the Siak Regency government will not carry out the Eid prayers in the mosque or in the field as in previous years," said Alfedri.

According to Alfedri, all the Siak regional government should to break the chain of distribution of Covid-19. Moreover, Siak Regency is also currently carrying out large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) that proposed by the Riau Provincial Government starting from May 15 until May 25, 2020.

"Because of conditions, we have to be tolerant. "he said.

Alfedri also said, the Siak Regency Government has issued a circular on the Guidelines and the Implementation of the Eid Al-Fitr Prayer in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The circular also continued to refer to the fatwa of the Indonesian Ulema Council Number 28 Year 2020, regarding about Takbiran and Eid prayer in the midst of the Corona pandemic.

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"Basically, according to the MUI circulars and edicts, for thhis year we will not abolish the Takbiran parade. But, that parade (Takbiran) can be done by some people in the Mosque and paying attention to health protocols by keeping a distance too. And to wearing a mask will continue to be held," he concluded.  (Advertorial)