People perform prayers at a mosque in Kuwait City, Kuwait, June 10, 2020. Kuwait decided on Wednesday to open mosques after nearly three months as part of government's measures to restore normal life. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)
KUWAIT CITY, June 10 (Xinhua) -- Kuwait decided on Wednesday to open mosques after nearly three months as part of government's measures to restore normal life.
Fahd Al-Afasy, Kuwaiti Minister of Justice and Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, issues a ministerial decision that allows the reopening of mosques to receive worshippers to perform prayers.
According to the decision, only mosques in residential areas are allowed to reopen its doors.
As a precautionary measure, worshippers must wear face masks, keep social distancing, and bring their own mats to pray on.
In addition, several Islamic charities celebrated on Wednesday the occasion by distributing the meat of 100 sheep to needy people.
Kuwait has taken several measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, such as suspending commercial flights and closing mosques and public parks.
On May 31, Kuwait ended the full curfew and imposed a three-week partial curfew for a gradual return to normal life in the country.
Kuwait and China have been supporting each other and cooperated closely in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kuwait donated medical supplies worth 3 million U.S. dollars to China at the early stage of the COVID-19 outbreak, while China has been facilitating the procurement of medical supplies by Kuwait.
On April 27, a team of Chinese medical experts visited Kuwait to assist the Arab country's anti-coronavirus fight, through sharing with Kuwaiti counterparts their experiences and expertise in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19. Enditem
