(ANSAmed) - TUNIS, APRIL 23 - Friday will be the first day of
the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Tunisia, marking the first
day of Ramadan of year 1441 of the Hegira, said the Mufti of the
Republic, Othman Battikh. He added that this year, due to the
coronavirus emergency that has led to measures banning social
gatherings, it will not be possible to carry out the traditional
observation of the crescent moon. The start of the holy month,
explained Battikh, was therefore based on scientific data from
the National meteorological institute.
The Mufti has also urged Tunisians to abide by social distancing measures and urged people whose health is at risk not to fast. Battikh moreover explained that the prayer of Tarawi is not an obligation, urging people to stay at home. Tunisian authorities, in agreement with the ministry for religious affairs, have in fact closed mosques for over a month to avoid the spread of the virus.(ANSAmed).
The Mufti has also urged Tunisians to abide by social distancing measures and urged people whose health is at risk not to fast. Battikh moreover explained that the prayer of Tarawi is not an obligation, urging people to stay at home. Tunisian authorities, in agreement with the ministry for religious affairs, have in fact closed mosques for over a month to avoid the spread of the virus.(ANSAmed).
