Astan Quds Hossaini and Astan Quds Abbasi decided not to offer Eid Al- Adha prayers in the holy shrine of Imam Hussain (A.S) due to the spread of the Coronavirus.

The management of Astan Quds Hossaini in Karbala issued a statement this afternoon (Wednesday) stating that due to the current situation in the country due to the outbreak of the new generation of Coronavirus (Covid-19), Eid prayer will not be offered in the holy shrine of Imam Hussain (A.S). The management of Astan Quds Hossaini said in a statement: “According to the precautionary instructions issued by the health institutions in Iraq, it was decided not to hold the Eid Al-Adha prayers, and this suspension will continue until the health conditions improve.

Meanwhile, the management of Astan Quds Hossaini decided not to hold Friday prayers in the holy shrine of Imam Hussain (AS) in early March due to the current situation caused by the outbreak of the Coronavirus and the request of the Karbala’s Health Department to refrain from holding large gatherings. Astan Quds Abbasi also announced that the Eid Al-Adha prayer will not be offered in the holy shrine of Hazrat Abbas (A.S) due to the conditions related to the spread of the Corona.

The secretariat of Astan Quds Abbasi in Karbala announced this evening (Wednesday) that due to the conditions caused by the outbreak of the new generation of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in this country, Eid Al-Adha prayers will not be offered in the holy shrine of Hazrat Abbas (A.S). “Abbas Musa Ahmad”, the Deputy Secretary General of Astan Quds Abbasi, also stated in this regard: “According to the preventive instructions issued by the Karbala’s Health Office and in compliance with these instructions from the time of their issuance by the relevant institutions, the decision was made to not hold the Eid Al- Adha prayers this year.”

Source: en.shafaqna.com