Ramadan in the time of COVID
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April-May
The one month period of Ramadan is marked by Muslims with fasting and longer prayers at their local mosques, with some spending the last 10 days of the month at a mosque. In light of the pandemic, the WHO has released guidelines for the holy month.
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Distancing
With most countries on some form of a lockdown or maintaining rigorous social distancing measures, there are direct implications for the Muslims’ holy month.
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Cancel gatherings
The WHO has advised everyone to seriously consider cancelling all social and religious gatherings. But, if Ramadan gatherings are allowed to proceed, measures to mitigate the risk of transmission should be implemented.
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Fast only if healthy
The global organisation is asking only the healthy to fast and for anyone afflicted with COVID-19 to consult with their doctors and assess how much strain they might be able to avoid.
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Mitigation measures
If a gathering is absolutely necessary, the WHO advocates outdoor gatherings but if not feasible to hold gatherings in an indoor venue with loads of ventilation and air flowing through. And of course, to maintain distancing rules.
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Clean, clean, clean
As always, the best defence against the virus is disinfection - the global body advises cleaning of common spaces as frequently as possible and for attendees to maintain personal hygiene.