Ministry of health have come up with protocols to be followed in each and every Mosque in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia to limit the spread of Coronavirus

Saudi Arabia Government have provided Health Protocols for Mosques fro all the residents of Saudi Arabia to follow while praying at mosques to limit the spread of COVID-19

Health Protocols for Mosques in Saudi Arabia

• The mosque must be opened 15 minutes before the obligatory prayer and must be closed 10 minutes after the prayer.
• All Mosques were opened 20 minutes before Friday prayers and closed 20 minutes after prayer.
• All worshipers must keep one and a half or two meters distance between each other while praying.
• Leaving a row between worshipers; Where the first row of the worshipers is the second row is empty and the third row of the worshipers and so on the rest of the rows.
• Providing enough space on the outskirts of the mosque to allow the movement of the worshipers’ exit from the first rows to the exits without the need to pass between the worshipers.
• Division of entrances; Where on each side there is an entry path and an exit path in case there is more than one entrance.
• Distributing hand antiseptics in the mosque, if possible.
• Ensure that the hand sanitizer contains 60-80% of alcohol and meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Authority.
• Distributing tissue paper throughout the mosque and placing it in prominent places.
  Routinely disinfect surfaces, mosque carpets and support with approved disinfectants, if possible.
• Remove books, Qurans, and Qurans if possible, and urge worshipers to take their Qur’ans with them.
• Periodically cleaning and disinfection of shoe placement places.
• Remove dirt with soap and water before disinfection of surfaces.
• Maintaining a record of surface disinfection times.
• Keeping the door of the mosque open during prayer time and closing it after all worshipers leave.
• Ensure good ventilation in the mosque and prefer to use natural ventilation and reduce the temperature, and use artificial ventilation in addition to natural ventilation if possible.
• Remove all water coolers and refrigerators, and any type of food or beverage in the mosque.
  It is preferable to have trash and waste baskets that work without the need for contact, and waste should be disposed of continuously.
• Close toilets and places of ablution in mosques
• Wearing a cloth muzzle or what covers the nose and mouth and ablution at home, and be careful not to crowd when leaving