IRNA Religious sites reopened in 132 Iranian cities as the officials are easing the restrictions aimed to contain spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Norouzpour, an official with the Endowments and Charity Affairs Organization of Iran. Speaking to IRNA, Norouzpour said that easing of restrictions follows ...

Tasnim Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said religious sites in the country might reopen in compliance with the health protocols to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Addressing a Saturday meeting of the Coronavirus Fight National Headquarters, Rouhani said a report from the Ministry of Health suggests relatively satisfactory conditions in the ...

Al-Monitor - While gradually reopening much of the economy amid lowering coronavirus-related mortalities, the Iranian government has extended a shutdown of religious sites nationwide. The closure of holy sites in Iran has been extended for two more weeks, until May 4, amid fears that religious gatherings may complicate wider coronavirus containment ...