Mosques to suspend non-essential outdoor programmes, adjust prayer arrangements if PSI turns very unhealthy: MUIS
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) on Monday (Oct 12) announced that it is stepping up haze preparedness measures across mosques, madrasahs and mosque-based kindergartens. These measures — should haze conditions worsen — are aligned with the next tier of action plans and advisories announced by the Government's Haze Task Force since Friday, MUIS said.Haze-related arrangements for mosquesMUIS said mosques will remain open for daily and Friday congregational prayers, with appropriate measures in place.However, should the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) enter the very unhealthy range (201 to 300), mosques will suspend non-essential outdoor programmes and activities.They will also adjust prayer arrangements according to the prevailing haze conditions, available indoor facilities and national health advisories.