In Hamburg, Muslim leaders want mosques to stay closed in Ramadan as Germany eases COVID-19 restrictions
Germany’s federal government is considering opening up schools and places of worship by the beginning of May, which should bring cheers from families and Muslims observing Ramadan. Yet, Muslim leaders in the country’s second biggest city are advocating for mosques to stay shut throughout the fasting month that runs till the end of May.
“We as the Central Council prefer that the mosques remain closed,” Daniel Abdin, chairperson of the Hamburg regional association of the Central Council of Muslims in Germany told Salaam Gateway.
“It is a human and social responsibility,” he added.
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