Saudi Arabia bans Iftar in mosques, Controls Azaan volume
Hardline elements are incensed by rules pertaining to Ramazan
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) – The Islamic nation of Saudi Arabia has banned the organisation of Iftar parties in mosques during the month of Ramazan. The Saudi Arabian Government has said that no Imam (prayer leader) in mosques will organise Iftar. Along with this, a ban has also been imposed on taking donations for Iftar. According to the new rules, the volume of Azaan, which is recited on the loudspeakers in mosques during Ramazan, will also be controlled. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs of the Government has also ordered not to live telecasts the prayers from the mosques through cameras installed inside the mosques. The ministry has also said that beggars should be prevented from begging in mosques. The month of Ramazan will begin on 11 th March. This decision has angered hardliners in Saudi Arabia.
Decision taken to maintain cleanliness in the mosques
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs of Saudi Arabia has issued an order and issued some guidelines regarding the upcoming month of Ramazan. All mosques in Saudi Arabia are under the control of this ministry. The ministry has said that Iftar, organised in the evening after the fast ends, affects the cleanliness of mosques.
Saudi Arabia prioritises modernity
Islam originated in Saudi Arabia, but in recent times Islamic rules have been relaxed here. The current Prime Minister and Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, has abolished many rules that hinder modern thinking. This includes many decisions such as allowing women to drive.
| Editorial Perspective
If Saudi Arabia, the home of Islam, can take such tough decisions regarding mosques, then the Indian Government should have no problem acting against the majority of mosques in ‘secular’ India, where anti-national activities are taking place ! |