Government of Punjab imposed ban on Youm-e-Ali processions and the ritual of Itikaf (religious isolotion in the Mosque) across the province of Punjab in the wake of COVID-19 epidemic.
As per a notification released by the Punjab provincial government, ban has been imposed on processions on account of Youm-e-Ali which will observed on 21st of the holy month Ramazan to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali.
However, the government allowed holding of Majalis in Imam Bargahs and houses on the basis that the standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the government are strictly observed.
According to SOPs, the Majalis can be continued for a maximum of one hour. In case of non-compliance with SOPs, the organizers of the Majalis will be held accountable
On the other hand, Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa governments have directed to follow social distancing and precautionary measures to avoid spread of coronavirus.
