People in Wolverhampton urged to celebrate Ramadan and Eid safely amid coronavirus
People observing the Ramadan have been called on to avoid social gatherings to prevent the spread of coornavirus.
Muslisms celebrate the Islamic holy month with fasting and observations of spiritual reflection until it ends on May 23.
It will be followed by Eid – the festival of breaking the fast – where family and friends traditionally get together to celebrate.
But people have been reminded to take care – and follow Government measures – to help celebrate the time safely.
Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, Wolverhampton Council's cabinet member for public health and wellbeing, said: "Anyone can spread coronavirus, even if they don’t show symptoms.
"Reducing our day-to-day contact with other people is the best way that we can to stop the spread of coronavirus, and to help save lives, and so we all need to follow the social distancing guidance – which includes avoiding social gatherings – for the safety of everyone.
"We know how difficult this is for families who want to get together with others to celebrate Ramadan, but it is incredibly important that everyone continues to adhere to the measures which remain in place.
"Places of worship remain closed, and organising gatherings in parks or open spaces to pray or celebrate faith, however well intentioned, must be discouraged at the current time.
"Instead, please make use of online platforms and other ways to communicate with family and friends.
"We are aware of and support the huge efforts of mosques across in Wolverhampton who have made the best use of technology to ensure their congregations are kept informed and able to share in the celebrations."
