Please see below important guidelines to follow when Chelmsford Mosque re-opens on Saturday 4th July 2020:

Who can Attend?

– Those aged 60 or below – Not living with someone who is shielding or who is over 60 – Children aged above 10 – No Covid-19 symptoms (temp higher than 37.8c, a dry cough, loss of smell or taste, cold or flu like symptoms) – Not shielding at home – No underlying health conditions – Not working on the frontline i.e. in hospitals

Preparation before Attending the Mosque

– Perform wudhu at home – Pray the sunnah/optional prayers at home – Bring your own prayer mat – Wear a mask and carry your own hand sanitiser – Bring a carrier bag to carry your shoes into the prayer area – Bring your own copy of a pocket sized Qur’an to read or use a Qur’an app on your phone.

Attending the Mosque

– Limited to 40 worshippers. First come, first in – Do not car-share or pick up others not belonging to the same household in your car. – Do not shake hands or hug each other – Observe the 2-metre social distancing rule when entering the mosque, inside the prayer hall and when exiting – Expect to be registered and temperature checked – Clean your hands with hand sanitiser – Leave immediately after the fardh/obligatory prayer – Pay attention to the signage indicating one-way traffic flow

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