Jamia Mosque suspends all congregational prayers and activities over coronavirus(COVID-19)

Jamia Mosque in Nairobi.

In efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus(COVID-19), the Jamia Mosque has suspended all congregational prayers and activities with an immediate effect.


" The Jamia Mosque decision closure was informed by several consultative meetings with a council of scholars (Majlis Ulamaa), " the management said in a statement.


“The Jamia Mosque Committee has with effect from today, Wednesday, March 18 temporarily and regrettably suspended all congregational prayers at the mosque till further notice,”


The Secretary of the Jamia Mosque Committee, Abdul Bary Hamid says the Mosque was also advised by the Kenya Muslim Medical Professionals (KAMMP) to suspend all activities.