The Ministry of Religious Endowments cancels Eid al-Fitr prayer gatherings due to weather conditions and decides to hold them in mosques.

The Ministry of Endowments, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places announced the cancellation of all Eid al-Fitr prayer gatherings this year, due to the prevailing weather conditions, and that the Eid prayer and sermon will be held only in mosques where Friday prayers are held.

A circular issued by the Minister of Endowments, Mohammed Ahmed Al-Khalaileh, on Thursday, and addressed to the directors of endowments in various regions of the Kingdom, indicated that the decision came out of concern for the safety of citizens and to make things easier for them.

The ministry announced that Eid al-Fitr prayers will be held at 7:15 am in mosques, in accordance with the current circumstances.

The ministry explained to Al-Mamlaka that citizens can view the names of preachers in various regions of the Kingdom, which will be announced later, through the ministry’s website and its social media accounts.