By Raji Unnikrishnan
A call for caution went out to the public yesterday as the country marks another season of a religious ritual that involves gatherings.
National Taskforce to Combat the Coronavirus (Covid-19) senior member Dr Jameela Al Salman reiterated the need to strictly abide by safety guidelines during Ashoora, which will conclude next weekend.
The ritual, with particular significance in the Shi’ite Muslim calendar, features ma’atams (community halls) around the country with people taking part in processions at villages and in the capital.
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