“Muslims shall abide by the decisions of competent authorities in their countries or countries in which they reside, which aim to preserve public health and limit the spread of the novel Coronavirus pandemic, “the council said.

The council also urged all Muslims to avoid gatherings, warning that the gathering is considered the main cause of the spread of infection according to relevant medical reports, including communal Iftar and Suhoor meals.

Due to coronavirus pandemic, Saudi government has banned prayers at the Harem-I Sharif in Mecca and the Masjid-i Nabawi in Medina since March 20.

Saudi Arabia has so far reported 8,274 confirmed coronavirus cases, with 92 deaths.

ILKHA