Thread by @miqdaad

Likely to have a large impact on Muslim families celebrating Eid tomorrow.

Unclear why such short notice provided but important that this message is cascaded as quickly as possible given it goes live within a few hours.

#SafetyFirst

https://twitter.com/lewis_goodall/status/1288933379707228173

The question of whether mosques are allowed to open for Eid (preparations have been happening for weeks), is being asked quite widely and as of yet, there is no clarity

My understanding (no confirmation) is no impact on guidance for mosques & Eid prayers

https://twitter.com/Sylhet82/status/1288944406637289472?s=19

But some are asking whether mosques *should* still hold Eid prayers (even with social distancing and all the precautions) even if it's technically allowed, given the lockdown & increase in risk.

Discussions ongoing at this late hour.

Will post if I hear any updates

Confirmed: according to David Regan, Manchester Director of Public Health, places of worship (with all the known restrictions) are not impacted by the lockdown.

Also heard from 2 other sources.

Question of whether they *should* remain open, remains.

It is important that government sources should not say things like this, which contradict the specific guidance about mosques from the government and Public Health.

Please disregard this government source.

news.sky.com/story/coronavi…