National

ETV Bharat / state

Darul Uloom Deoband issues fatwa, asks Muslims to offer Eid prayers at home

Despite the relaxations announced in the lockdown, Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband has issued a fatwa asking Muslims to offer their Eid prayers this time at home, instead of congregating at mosques. Eid falls on May 24 or 25 this year.

Representational image
Representational image

By

Published : May 19, 2020, 12:00 PM IST

Saharanpur (UP):Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband has issued a fatwa asking Muslims to offer their Eid prayers this time at home, instead of congregating at mosques.

The directive comes amid a nationwide lockdown to slow down the spread of coronavirus. Despite the relaxations announced in the lockdown, religious and other large gatherings are still banned.

The fatwa was issued in response to a query put to the seminary, its spokesman Ashraf Usmani told media. The fatwa said the Eid namaz can be offered in the same manner that the Friday prayers are now being read at home.

It said not holding the namaz in the usual manner is pardonable in circumstances such as these.

Eid falls on May 24 or 25 this year.

PTI

Read:Cyclone Amphan: Measures taken till now and guidelines to follow

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

...view details