Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri has said that Masajid across the country would remain open during the holy month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak under strict adherence to Covid-19 prevention guidelines aiming to control the spread of the deadly virus.

Speaking as chief guest at a Hifz-o-Qirat contest on Monday, he advised the faithful to follow the precautionary measures while performing the religious obligations sans dropping the guard against the coronavirus pandemic. The culture of Quran recitation was being promoted in the country by discouraging the culture of singing and dancing.

A total of 14 Huffaz and Qurra out of 48 who participated in the Hifz-o-Qirat contest, were selected for the recitation of the Holy Quran during Qayam-ul-Lail in Faisal Masjid during the final nine nights of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak.

The contest was held in Conference Hall, Dawah Academy, Faisal Masjid. The selected Huffaz would recite the holy Quran from Esha prayers till Sehri, Responding to a question, the minister said the preparations of hajj would be completed in light of directions of the Saudi government.

The government was waiting for the consent of the Saudi Government for inking Hajj agreement. And the hajj agreement would be inked after receiving a green signal from the Saudi government.