Released: 16-05-21 England COVID-19 Restrictions - Step 3 - Opening 17th May 2021 a Masjid, Islamic Centres & Madrassah gE ‘COVID-19 India variant increasing. The UK Government latest restriction guidelines. ‘URGOWs views secivsthat ate eguted o support ie and are sen a rsnl ate permissible, Places of worship can remain open Management considerations to facilitate Worship and avoid cross infection - Caution Urged Masjid and Madrassah services are allowed. Revise your risk assessment in light Risk of changing rules for step 3 of unlock inthe UK trom the 37th May 2021. + The number of individuals or groups permitted in a masjid at any one time will be Assessment dependent on the size ofthe building and ability to socially distance therein, Social distancing (staying at least 2m away from others) helps to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19, you are encouraged to exercise caution Sacial Distance 7 Every person has the responsbllly to secure Rather belongings [E>] < bring your own prayer mat Musalah/Prayer + Maintain social dletancing protocols, must not mingle with anyone outside of thelr Mat household or support bubble PPE « Imorder to support the NHS, Test and Trace programme s stl acth Sich + Anyone showing symptoms of COVIDA9 should not atend the mas a + In npland, face coverings are stil required by law to be worn in places of worship (masiid) 7 OutoF school seting {OOS8)Madassah setings and wraparound childcare providers can Madrassah ofr provision to all children, without restriction ae «As part of your isk assessment, you should identity protective measures to put in lace, oatyu nash such as those listed in the guidance on working safely during COVIO-19 Lechnarsennoed + premises which are not well ventilated or in which it is difficult to maintain social vovotessocites co.uk distancing, you should have smaller group sizes; (e.g. 15 children or fewer per group). ‘+ Face coverings are recommended. Separate one-to-one teaching and support can be delivered without the use of face coverings in rooms whore social distancing can be achieved or through a Perspex pan Ventilation ge ‘Maintaining good ventilation protocols are important in order to help fresh air = circulation during salah or madrassah tim + Limits at weddings, wedding receptions, wakes and other commemorative events will be Janazah & aS increased to 30 people Nikkah + Janazah will have no legal cap on the number of people who can attend. The number of attendees will be determined by how many people the venue can safely accommodate with social distancing measures in place + Any pre-requisite washinglablution rituals should ideally be carried out prior to arrival, Wudu & and worshippers should be actively encouraged to wudu from home Food + ConsumablesiFood can be served to congregants, following guidance around hand ‘@f hygiene and general cleanliness. Hospitality spaces within masjid, such as cafes, are permitted to open both inside and outside rs + COVID Security is imperative to maintain a healthy covid secure environment Security pment + Security and Safety marshals need to support and direct worshipers in relation to access —— - to masjid especially from main roads, when in queues and none secure parts of the masjid Cleaning/ * Individuals should also avoid touching property belonging to others such as shoes which, i if removed, should be placed and collected by their owner while adhering to social Bonetion ff, distancing principles. Donations counted by management with gloves and masks Collections + Cleaning protocol clearly documented with responsibilty and frequency stated and displayed + BEACON I a 1 aa EY wosque stanoanos COUNCIL for For advise and support contact ASSOCIATES “= F@) MOSQUES macrassan “Sorgen