The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) has apologised for a notice it sent to the Bangladeshi migrant community requesting they perform the Hari Raya morning prayers on April 22 at their dormitories instead of mosques. In a letter from the Singapore Bangladeshi Society, sent on behalf of Muis, and addressed to “Bangladeshi Migrant Muslim Brothers in Singapore”, the request...
Sultan Mosque at Kampong Glam. Muis has said that some 230,000 prayer spaces have been allocated in 68 mosques, across three sessions on Hari Raya morning.The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore has apologised for a notice it sent to the Bangladeshi migrant community requesting they perform the Hari Raya morning prayers on April 22 at their dormitories instead of mosques.
“This will help to avoid overcrowding and road blockages and ensure the health and safety of everyone.” Twitter user Alif Sutrisno said: “Remember how we treated during the pandemic in the name of health and safety? We've let them down before. Please let's not do this again. Speaking to TNP, Shazalina Salim, an entrepreneur, said that regardless of how the statement is phrased, the intention of segregating and keeping a group of ummah out, for any reason, is wrong.
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