The Bengal Imams Association, a major organization of Muslim clerics in West Bengal on Monday urged people to stay indoors on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat and abide by the nationwide lockdown in view of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
“Usually Muslims in several areas take out rallies on the occasion. At several places it is considered as a ritual and celebrated as a festival… But keeping the current situation in mind please stay sat home and abide by the lockdown,” stated a release by the organization.
It also urged people not to take out rallies on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat in view of the outbreak
Published 06 April 2020, 15:12 IST