Mosque remains closed during Ramadan
The mosque has been closed for over a year. Muslims pray extra during Ramadan, which begins on the evening of 13th April and lasts until the evening of 12th May.
”It’s still risky with the infection. We need to keep a distance. Many people miss the mosque”Shaaban Abou Zur, imam
– Muslims can pray at home, each with their family, with those you live with, says Shaaban Abou Zur.
– It’s not possible to have the mosque open. It’s still risky with the infection. We need to keep a distance. Many people miss the mosque.
”Praying at home is a different feeling than being at the mosque. There you can meet others and greet them, pray together. It’s a different type of spirituality”Shaaban Abou Zur, imam
– Praying at home is a different feeling than being at the mosque. There you can meet others and greet them, pray together. It’s a different type of spirituality, he says.
During Ramadan 2020, the mosque was also closed.
– We must continue with that. We hope that it will end maybe now at the end of the summer, or in autumn.
– We’re waiting for the vaccination. I'm also waiting for it.
Why Muslims fast
During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food, drink and sex, from sunrise to sunset. The purpose is to learn patience, humility and increase their awareness of the religion. They pray to God (Allah) more than usual, ask for forgiveness of their sins, guidance to live righteously and purify themselves through abstinence and good deeds.
Everyone is expected to give charity (zakat), safeguard their family and avoid violence, anger, jealousy, greed and spreading rumours.
