Eid prayers to be held in congregation in fields and mosques

Ministry of Islamic Affairs has said today that Eid prayers in Male' area will be held in large congregations, as well as in mosques.

Arrangements for this will be made in Male', Vilimale' and Hulhumale', the ministry said.

In Male', Eid prayers will be held at the Maafannu Stadium. In Hulhumale', it will be at the Synthetic Track and Cricket Stadium. In Vilimale', it will be at the football grounds.

Mosques in Male' where Eid Prayers will be held:

1. Islamic Centre

2. Masjidul Maliki Salman (Salman Mosque)

3. Masjidul Furqan

4. Masjiduh Noor

5. Masjiduh Shaheed Ali

6. Thoiba Mosque

7. Dhunburi Mosque

8. Fandiyaaru Mosque

9. Bandaara Mosque

10. Salahudheen Mosque

11. Jalaaludheen Mosque

12. Ibrahim Mosque

13. Iskandhar Mosque

14. Temporary Mosque at Boduge

15. Ran Mosque

16. Faifuhey Mosque

17. Maafannu New Mosque

Mosques for Eid prayers in Vilimale'

1. Masjiduh Salman

Mosques for Eid prayers in Hulhumale'

1. Masjiduh Sheikh Gasim Bin Mohamed Al Thani (Phase 1)

2. Masjid Rasheed (Phase 1)

3. Masjid Azeeza Moosa (Phase 1)

5. Masjid Hassan Adam (Phase 2)

6. Masjid Abi Bakurinissidheeq (Phase 2)

In the case of adverse weather conditions, Eid prayers will be held in all mosques that conduct Friday prayers in the Male' area, the ministry said.

The ministry urges the public to do ablution at home before coming for prayers, and to bring prayer mats and water bottles.

As per the calendar, Fitr Eid this year falls on March 31.