The Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) on Tuesday issued guidelines for mosques in the city during the month of Ramzan in view of the Covid-19 situation.
The guidelines are:
*All religious congregations within the mosque or outside for Namaz during month of Ramzan would be restricted to 100 persons or 50% of hall capacity, whichever is lesser.
* Mosque management committee will be responsible for ensuring token-wise entry of persons.
*There will be social distancing marks at a distance of 6 ft each where the devotees would sit/stand to offer the prayer.
*There will be no common washing facility for ablutions prior to the worship and only running water should be provided.
* Persons with co-morbidities/senior citizens/children below the age of 5 years must not be allowed.
* Hand sanitisation and thermal scanning facility at entrance and after prayer.
*Usage of mask must be adhered to for all the devotees.
* Devotees to maintain distance amongst each other while greeting and praying.