Egypt to allow night prayers at major mosques on final days of Ramadan

Muslims perform evening Tarawih prayers inside Al-Azhar Mosque on the holy fasting month of Ramadan, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the old Islamic area of Cairo, Egypt, April 13, 2021. (Reuters)

CAIRO: Egypt will allow mosques to hold mass late night prayers during the last days of Ramadan, according to the ministry of endowments.

The ministry has reversed a previous decision that was issued on April 15 banning the night prayers of Tahajud this year citing coronavirus concerns.

The decision will allow the prayers to be performed at major mosques in Egypt only.