Mysore/Mysuru: In a bid to prevent the spread of deadly Coronavirus during celebrations of festivals, the State Government has issued guidelines for the celebration of Eid Meelad on Oct. 19 and Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti on Oct. 20.
Eid Meelad should be celebrated in a simple manner with religious fervour; Mass procession is banned; Discourses and cultural programmes during day and night should not have assembly of more than 100 persons at a time; Maintenance of social distancing is must; Precautionary measures should be taken at Mosques and Dargahs; Usage of loudspeakers and digital sound systems (DJ) in public places is banned; Wearing of face masks is mandatory at places of worship and action will be taken against those violating the rule; Those above 60 years and below 10 years should pray at their homes and celebrate the festival; Management of religious places should take steps to install sanitiser and hand wash at the entrance.
