Thousands gathered after dusk at Jakarta’s Istiqlal mosque, donning masks and using check-in apps to take part in the event
The world’s largest Muslim-majority nation of Indonesia welcomed the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan with a mass prayer at Jakarta’s grand mosque on Saturday, with plateauing coronavirus cases allowing for eased restrictions this year.
For the past two years, Indonesia has grappled with one of the highest rates of COVID-19 in Asia, but this Ramadan, traditionally a time of community, reflection and prayer, cases have eased enough to allow for mass gatherings. President Joko Widodo announced last week that mudik would be permitted this year after pandemic-related travel bans have prevented the practise for the past two years.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
London’s Muslim community celebrates Ramadan as COVID restrictions lift - London | Globalnews.caRamadan officially began Friday evening and for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Muslim community in London, Ont., is able to celebrate without restrictions.
Read more »
'An emotional comeback': Muslims prepare for 1st Ramadan together after COVID-19 restrictions lift | CBC NewsAfter a difficult two years when Ramadan celebrations were forced online or severely curtailed because of pandemic restrictions, Muslims in Canada are preparing for a return to the kind of holy month they've long cherished — one that will mean much more this year now that they can once again be together.
Read more »
Opinion: Health care is a team sport. Patients and their families need to be on the rosterCOVID-19 necessitated a tightening of visitor restrictions in health care settings, to the detriment of the role families play in essential caregiving
Read more »
Green Party of Canada MP Elizabeth May says she has tested positive for COVID-19Green Party MP Elizabeth May says she has COVID-19 and is very sick
Read more »
Vaccinated travellers to Canada no longer need to be tested for COVID-19Vaccinated travellers can enter Canada without a COVID-19 test beginning today.
Read more »
Toronto Muslims ready to celebrate Ramadan together after COVID restrictions lifted | Globalnews.caThe member of the mosque committee at the Mecca Islamic Center in Toronto expects the weeks ahead to be fulfilling as Muslims gather to pray and eat together.
Read more »