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Harrow Central Mosque (Photo: Google Maps) Communal worship at some of the biggest mosques in Harrow has been suspended following the announcement of a third national lockdown. A statement from the Muslim Forum of Middlesex confirmed public prayers would be put on hold to help reduce the spread of Covid-19. The announcement covers activities at Harrow Central Mosque, Masjidun Noor, The KSIMC (Hujjat) in Stanmore, SICM (Mahfil Ali), and The Sri Lankan Muslim Cultural Centre. Harrow Central Mosque had initially planned to continue with communal worship with health and safety guidelines in place. However, after advice from Harrow Council and conversations between various faith groups, it has agreed to take further precautions.
(Clockwise) St John s Church, Stanmore and Canons Park Synagogue and Harrow Mosque (Photo: Google Maps) The leader of Harrow Council has “strongly advised” that places of worship only remain open in “exceptional circumstances” during the third national lockdown. Cllr Graham Henson wrote to community leaders outlining the council’s position on how to help manage the latest restrictions following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday (January 4). While communal worship is still permitted, the council leader has urged faith leaders to think about whether this is the wisest option given the Covid-19 situation in Harrow. “Under the new rules and with the new infectious strain, just as with schools we would strongly advise places of worship only open in exceptional circumstances,” Cllr Henson wrote.
Most places are now closed as part of new restrictions (Photo: Pexels) Council leaders in north-west London have urged residents to stay at home as much as possible following the news England would enter a third national Covid-19 lockdown. Cllr Graham Henson, leader of Harrow Council, and Brent Council leader Cllr Muhammed Butt reminded people of their responsibilities when it comes to combatting the virus, which is “spreading like wildfire”. On Monday (January 4), Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the country would enter ‘Tier 5’ restrictions – these measures became law at 12am today (Wednesday, January 6). This means people should only leave the house for limited reasons, such as for exercise or to get medical supplies, all non-essential shops are closed, and schools have moved to remote learning.
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