Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail said all mosques were only allowed to organise animal sacrificial rituals, while their implementation by government agencies and NGOs was subject to the pandemic situation of the time.

“The implementation of ‘ibadah korban’ (animal sacrificial rites) can only be conducted at government-owned and private abattoirs as well as private premises approved by the Perlis Veterinary Services Department and the Perlis Islamic Religious Department (JAIPs),” he said in a statement, issued by the Perlis Islamic Religion and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs) today.

Tuanku Syed Faizuddin, who is also MAIPs president, said those who want to organise “ibadah korban” should submit an application form to the Dakwah and Takmir Division of JAIPs by July 27.

He said those who want to organise and attend the rituals should get the Covid-19 vaccine shot as a preventive measure, while stressing that kenduri (feasts) are not allowed.

He also asked mosque managements to take proactive measures as part of preparations to hold Hari Raya Haji prayers in open areas.

In another development, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin said MAIPs was also considering giving permission for those who had completed two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to participate in congregational obligatory prayers, Friday prayers and other activities at mosques.