Precautionary measures compliance urged

TDT | Manama

The Jafferi Endowments Directorate has urged cooperation to observe annual Ashoora rituals using social media technologies, in order to protect people’s safety and ensure compliance with mandatory official directives and precautionary measures, particularly from the National Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The appeal was made yesterday during the annual meeting of community centres and Husseiynia processions, held remotely, to discuss preparations for the Ashoora season. The virtual session was attended by 250 participants from different community centres and coordinators of Husseiynia processions, in addition to representatives of official authorities, the Public Security Deputy Chief, lawmakers, and national taskforce members.

Jafferi Endowments Directorate chairman Youssef bin Saleh Al Saleh commended the royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to care for religious rituals, particularly Ashoora season. He also paid tribute with this respect to His Royal Highness the Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander, and First Deputy Prime Minister.

He commended the efforts and initiatives of the government, HRH the Crown Prince, and the national taskforce, chaired by Supreme Council for Health president Lieutenant-General Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Khalifa; and lauded the role of ministries and medical and health professionals in protecting citizens and residents’ health and safety.

Al Saleh praised the efforts exerted by the Ministry of Interior to maintain security and stability, and protect national achievements and community safety. He commended the Supreme Islamic Affairs Council, chaired by Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, and the follow-up of the Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa to take care of worshipping venues and religious rituals.