GoP bans itikaaf in mosques amid COVID-19

According to the reports, Punjab Auqaf and Religious Affairs Department on Saturday imposed a ban on observing itikaaf in mosques which are under its administration.

Itikaaf is an Islamic ritual where a person goes into isolation for a certain number of days and devotes their time to prayer.

The coronavirus cases in the country are rising and Punjab remains the most affected province with 303,182 registered infections.