Jakarta mosques host Friday prayers for first time in two months

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Indonesians in Jakarta returned to mosques for prayers after the city relaxed rules on attending places of worship as part of a loosening of restrictions in place since late March to contain the spread of the coronavirus, Reuters reported.

A day earlier, Jakarta's governor had announced some easing of restrictions including attending mosques for communal prayers but warned the fight against the outbreak was far from over in southeast Asia's biggest city.

Under the new rules, places of worship must limit capacity.

Muslims take part in Friday prayers at a mosque in Depok, Indonesia on June 5. — Reuters
Muslims take part in Friday prayers at a mosque in Depok, Indonesia on June 5. — Reuters

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