Muslims in Singapore mark Raya in big way for first time in three years


Muslims pray at Masjid Sultan on May 3, 2022. - ST

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Muslims in Singapore marked Hari Raya Aidilfitri with customary prayers early on Tuesday (May 3), congregating in large groups at mosques islandwide to celebrate the religious holiday for the first time in three years.

With most Covid-19 restrictions, including capacity limits on congregational worship services, lifted since April 26, thousands braved the rain in the early morning to join the prayer sessions after first booking a slot online.

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