MADINAH, April 13 – Amid an atmosphere full of security, safety, and adherence to precautionary measures, the first Taraweeh prayer was performed in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on the first night of this year’s holy month of Ramadan.
According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud had given consent for the Taraweeh prayers to be held in the Two Holy Mosques and reduce them to 10 Rakats.
The General Presidency for the Prophet’s Mosque Affairs provided full care and attention through preventive measures for all sites in the mosque and its facilities, in coordination with the various departments and relevant authorities.
It added that the presence of worshipers was limited to the expansions of the Prophet’s Mosque, its roof, and squares.
Source: BERNAMA