The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday announced special guidelines to avoid spread of COVID-19 during Muharram.
An NCOC statement stressed that all majalis (gatherings) and juloos (processions) must be held in accordance with the government-mandated coronavirus safety protocols.
It said that during majalis and juloos, participants must ensure they wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
The organisers must use thermal screening devices to check the temperatures of participants before permitting them entry. They must also guarantee the provision of sanitisers and masks to all those without any.
The NCOC said that all gatherings must be held in large places that are well ventilated, adding that private gatherings at homes must be avoided.
According to the NCOC, the administration may use the services of volunteers for the enforcement of coronavirus safety protocols, if needed.
It mandated the display of all coronavirus safety precautions on clearly visible places throughout the majalis venues and juloos routes.
