Offer prayers at home duringRamzan: Dargah Aala Hazrat

Bareilly: With the holy month of Ramzan slated to begin from April 25 or 26, Sajjadanasheen of Dargah Aala Hazrat Mufti Ahsan Raza Khan has appealed to people that they should offer prayers from their houses and not go to mosques. He also asked people to break their fasts at home and should not gather on the roads.

The appeal has been made to avoid any gatherings at mosques and marketplaces as a precautionary measure against Covid-19.

Nasir Qureshi, media coordinator, Dargah Aala Hazrat, said, “During a meeting, Mufti Ahsan Raza Khan said as the lockdown has been extended till May 3, people should help poor and needy with food and medicines. He said it is appropriate time to use Zakat money in helping the poor. He also asked to take care of relatives and neighbours.”

Meanwhile, clerics said the duration of the 30th fast would be longest with 15 hours and 22 minutes while the first fast would be shortest with 14 hours and 39 minutes.