Belgium Mandates Masks in Mosques Amid COVID-19 Surge

In a press release, the Executive of Muslims in Belgium (EMB) explained that these provisions are taken to curb the spread of Covid-19 recorded in the country in recent weeks.

The EMB also reminds that additional measures are still in effect in the Brussels-Capital Region.

For Muslims, this means presenting themselves at the mosque in a state of ablution, disinfecting their hands when entering and leaving the mosque, bringing a personal and individual prayer mat, and observing social distancing of (1.5 meters between each group of 8 people).

These provisions must be strictly respected to preserve public health, concluded the EMB.