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Singapore mosques to stay open for prayers as haze worsens
Singapore’s mosques will stay open for daily and Friday prayers while haze affects air quality.
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore said prayer arrangements may change depending on conditions, indoor space and national health advice.
Singapore’s air quality was in the unhealthy range on Monday.
If the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index reaches the very unhealthy range of 201 to 300, mosques will suspend non-essential outdoor activities.
Worshippers are advised to limit time outdoors, and older people and those with existing health conditions are urged to take extra care.
Madrasahs and mosque-based kindergartens have also been advised to adjust outdoor activities and monitor students and staff.
The council will keep monitoring the haze and review its measures with government agencies.
Mosques in Singapore will remain open for daily and Friday prayers as haze worsens, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore said.
Prayer arrangements may change depending on haze conditions, indoor facilities and national health advisories.
If the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index reaches the Very Unhealthy range, mosques will suspend non-essential outdoor programmes and activities.
MUIS has stepped up preparedness measures at mosques, madrasahs and mosque-based kindergartens.
Congregants are advised to limit prolonged outdoor exposure, with extra precautions recommended for older people and those with existing health conditions.
- Who
- The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) and worshippers at Singapore mosques.
- What
- Mosques will stay open for daily and Friday prayers, though prayer arrangements may be adjusted as haze conditions change.
- When
- Monday, Oct 12, 2026. The measures apply while haze conditions persist.
- Where
- Singapore.
- Why
- Air quality remained in the unhealthy range, and MUIS said it was taking precautions in line with conditions and national health advisories.
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Mosques will remain open for daily and Friday congregational prayers, with appropriate precautions in place.
Prayer arrangements may also be adjusted according to prevailing haze conditions, available indoor facilities and national health advisories.
MUIS will continue to monitor the haze situation closely and work with relevant government agencies to review and adjust its measures as necessary, in line with prevailing conditions and national health advisories.
MUIS temporarily shortened Friday sermon sessions, citing heat and haze.
Air quality in Singapore remained in the unhealthy range as MUIS announced stepped-up haze preparedness measures.
Mosques will suspend non-essential outdoor programmes and activities.
- Prayer services
- Daily and Friday congregational prayers will continue
- PSI threshold
- Very Unhealthy range: 201–300
- Preparedness measures
- Cover mosques, madrasahs and mosque-based kindergartens
- Air quality
- Unhealthy range in Singapore on Monday, Oct 12
- Agency
- Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS)
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