Cemeteries to remain closed tonight in Karachi amid coronavirus threat
- By Web Desk -
- Apr 08, 2020
KARACHI: As part of precautionary measures against the spread of novel coronavirus, Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar on Wednesday announced that all the graveyards will remain closed on the eve of Shab-e-Barat (tonight).
Talking to journalists, Waseem Akhtar said that the cemeteries which comes under the administrative control of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) will remain shut tonight.
He urged the people to follow the safety measures against the deadly virus and offer special prayers (Nawafil and Shabina) at their homes.
The mayor said that the decision has been taken in the best interest of the masses.
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