Shia Muslims will hold Ramzan congregations under precautionary measures

21 April, 2020 11:17

Shia Muslims will hold Ramzan congregations under precautionary measures which the government and health department had notified.

Allama Qazi Niaz Hussain Naqvi said this while talking to the media.

Shia Muslims will hold Ramzan congregations

He was referring to special celebrations and mourning congregations during Ramazan.

Shia Muslims celebrate birth anniversary of 15th of Ramazan. They observe mourning congregations on martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali since the night of Ramazan 18th to the sunset of 21st of Ramazan.

Moreover, Shia Muslims also participate in congregational prays on Shab-e-Qadr (Qadr Night) at nights before 19th, 21st and 23rd Ramazan.

Veteran Shia Islamic scholar Qazi Niaz said that they would ensure self-discipline and observation of precautionary measures.

He said that Allama Raja Nasir, Allama Arif Hussain Wahidi and Allama Amin Shaheedi represented Shia Muslim during meeting of Ulema with President Arif Alvi in Islamabad.

Furthermore, he said he and Allama Afzal Hyderi represented Shia Muslims during meeting at Governor House in Lahore.

Allama Qazi Niaz also made clear that Shia Muslims would follow similar precautionary measures which government has notified for all, including Taraweeh prayers of others.

Earlier, Shia Islamic scholars shared their viewpoint at consultative meeting which President of Pakistan hosted in Islamabad.

Meanwhile, they also shared their viewpoint at meeting of Prime Minister with Ulema.