ARAU: The Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs) has ordered the closure of 12 mosques in the Sanglang state constituency and neighbouring areas, effective today, due to the re-emergence of Covid-19.
In a statement today, the Raja Muda of Perlis and MAIPs president, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, said the mosques will remain closed until a date to be announced later.
"To that effect, today's Friday prayers for the affected constituents will be replaced with Zohor prayer at their respective homes," he added.
Seven of the affected mosques are in the Sangland state constituency: Masjid Al-Rahman, Kg. Simpang Sanglang; Masjid Al-Maghfirah, Sungai Korok; Masjid Darul Salam, Kampung Padang Keria; Masjid Al-Makmur, Kg. Bongor Kudung; Masjid Al-Furqan, Kampung Bunga Emas; Masjid Asy-Syakur, Kampung Permatang Bongor; and Masjid Dato' Jaafar Hassan, Kampung Sungai Padan.
Three mosques in the Simpang Empat state constituency are affected - Masjid Putra, Simpang Empat; Masjid Al-'Ilmi, Sungai Berembang; and Masjid Ameer Fawwaz, Kampung Sungai.
In the Guar Sanji state constituency, two mosques are affected – Masjid Nurul Yaqin, Kampung Chantik Bangun and Masjid Nurul Muttaqin, Kampung Che Ok. - BERNAMA