Protocols for Takbir Hari Raya, mosque prayers, open houses, and more, effective 1 May 2022.
In preparation for the arrival of Syawal in early May 2022, Malaysia's Ministry of Health has released a set of protocols to follow in carrying out "lively and safe" Hari Raya celebrations.
These protocols, effective 1 May 2022 (Sunday), would serve as a general guide, and are subject to regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the State Religious Authority, the Ministry said on Wednesday (27 April 2022).
Details are as below:
| Activity | Protocols |
| Takbir Hari Raya | - Allowed to be made in mosques and suraus.
- Allowed to be made house to house but individuals must always wear a face mask.
- COVID-19 positive individuals are prohibited from participating.
- Only individuals without symptoms and complete vaccination are encouraged to participate.
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| Solat Sunat Hari Raya | - Allowed in the mosque or surau with 100% capacity.
- All congregations must always wear a face mask while in the mosque or surau, including during prayers.
- COVID-19 positive individuals are prohibited from participating.
- Symptomatic individuals are not encouraged to participate.
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| Contagion and infection control | - COVID-19 positive cases are not allowed to attend mosques or suraus or open houses or Hari Raya events.
- Symptomatic individuals are not encouraged to participate.
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| Congregational ethics | - Individuals are encouaged to:
- Avoid 3S
- Practise 3W (Wash hands, wear a mask, watch your distance)
- Carry out ablution at home and bring your own prayer mat
- Take turns to avoid congestion
- Disperse calmly
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| Banquet after prayers at the mosque or surau | - Allowed
- Individuals are encouraged to wear face masks when not entertaining.
- Symptomatic individuals are not encouraged to join.
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| Pilgrimage programme | - Allowed
- Individuals are encouraged to wear face masks.
- COVID-19 positive cases are not allowed to attend or participate in pilgrimage programmes.
- Symptomatic individuals are not encouraged to participate.
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| Cemetery pilgrimage | - Allowed
- Individuals are encouraged to wear face masks.
- COVID-19 positive cases are not allowed to make cemetery pilgrimages.
- Symptomatic individuals are not encouraged to participate.
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| Open house or Hari Raya event – indoor | - Allowed on condition of wearing a face mask.
- COVID-19 positive cases are not allowed to attend the ceremony.
- Symptomatic individuals are not encouraged to participate.
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| Open house or feast – outdoor | - Allowed
- Individuals are encouraged to wear face masks.
- COVID-19 positive cases are not allowed to attend the event.
- Symptomatic individuals are not encouraged to participate.
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Apart from the above, MOH has also shared a short update on the dos and don'ts during the celebrations:
The Ministry announced the relaxation of all SOPs starting 1 May — including quarantine updates for COVID-positive cases, doing away with MySejahtera, and more. Head over here to view each coverage.
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