According to local newspaper reports, Egypt’s Prime Minister has announced Friday prayers in major mosques will be allowed to resume. However, strict anti-Coronavirus measures will have to be complied with. Sermons will be limited to 10 minutes. Worshippers will have to wear face masks at all times, comply with social distancing rules and use private prayer rugs. People will be allowed to enter mosques 10 minutes ahead of prayers and doors will be closed immediately afterwards. A national disinfection programme of mosques has been launched ahead of the resumption of Friday prayers. Histoire complète
