Youm e Ali to be observed under strict conditions, processions banned

Provincial governments across the country has imposed a complete ban on processions of Youm-e-Ali (RA) and allowed indoors Majalis amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Home Departments directed that processions during Youm-e-Ali are not permitted throughout the province whereas holding of Majalis at Imambargahs and residences are allowed. Majalis at Imambargahs or at residences are allowed to subject following conditions. The timelines of holding of Majalis should be one hour and administration concerned should implement the timing of Majalis strictly. The number of participants of the Majalis should be limited with six feet distance.

As per reports children and people above 50 years old as well as sick people are not allowed to attend Majalis. Floors of the Imambargah should be washed with chlorine before holding Majalis. Distance between the participants and rows must be at least six feet each.

Participants of the Majalis must observe ablution from their houses. It is mandatory for everyone to wear mask and hand gloves. During Majalis people should refrain from hand shaking and embracing one another.