![Muslims nationwide start Aidlifitri celebrations with solat prayers Muslims nationwide start Aidlifitri celebrations with solat prayers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712716377_SultanIbrahimAgon.jpg)
Muslims nationwide start Aidlifitri celebrations with solat prayers
Muslims nationwide started off Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations with Solat prayers at mosques and suraus this morning.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![#QuranHour: PM urges mosques, suraus and individuals to interact with Al-Quran #QuranHour: PM urges mosques, suraus and individuals to interact with Al-Quran](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650917129_DatukSeriIsmailSa.jpg)
#QuranHour: PM urges mosques, suraus and individuals to interact with Al-Quran
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Yaakob has called on mosques, suraus and individuals to 'interact' with the Al-Quran for an hour starting 12 noon, tomorrow at their respective locations.
Mon Apr 25 2022
!['Bang Chik' nabbed for alleged involvement in thefts of donation boxes in mosques, suraus 'Bang Chik' nabbed for alleged involvement in thefts of donation boxes in mosques, suraus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51621428389_gari.jpg)
'Bang Chik' nabbed for alleged involvement in thefts of donation boxes in mosques, suraus
'Bang Chik' was nabbed for his involvement in 23 cases since January involving a loss of RM5,650.
Thu Apr 07 2022
![Tarawih allowed in mosques, surau during Ramadan - Idris Tarawih allowed in mosques, surau during Ramadan - Idris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81618879925_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Tarawih allowed in mosques, surau during Ramadan - Idris
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad today gave the assurance that Tarawih prayers will be allowed to be performed in mosques and suraus nationwide.
Thu Mar 03 2022
![No plans to have specific SOPs for tarawih prayer - Idris No plans to have specific SOPs for tarawih prayer - Idris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71643960025_IdrisAhmad.jpg)
No plans to have specific SOPs for tarawih prayer - Idris
The existing SOPs on congregational prayers in mosques and suraus were also applicable for tarawih prayers.
Fri Feb 04 2022
![JAWI sets new limit on number of congregants in mosques, surau JAWI sets new limit on number of congregants in mosques, surau](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71610467371_TBRayaHaji.jpg)
JAWI sets new limit on number of congregants in mosques, surau
JAWI has made a new ruling on the number of congregants allowed to perform the Friday and obligatory prayers, as well as for the coming Aidiladha prayer, at mosques and suraus.
Thu Jul 08 2021
![COVID-19: Sultan of Johor urges Muslims to conduct special prayers COVID-19: Sultan of Johor urges Muslims to conduct special prayers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51620209859_SultanIbrahimSulta.jpg)
COVID-19: Sultan of Johor urges Muslims to conduct special prayers
The Sultan had ordered for the prayers to be held at mosques, suraus, as well as at home.
Wed May 05 2021
![Penang govt allocates RM1.25 mln for mosques, suraus Penang govt allocates RM1.25 mln for mosques, suraus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/61591676530_solatJumaat.jpg)
Penang govt allocates RM1.25 mln for mosques, suraus
A total of RM1 million would be channelled for the "Pengimarahan" programme.
Mon Feb 22 2021
![MCO 2.0: Sultan Nazrin consents to Friday prayers in all Perak mosques, suraus, limited to 40 people MCO 2.0: Sultan Nazrin consents to Friday prayers in all Perak mosques, suraus, limited to 40 people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71602053337_solatjumaat.jpg)
MCO 2.0: Sultan Nazrin consents to Friday prayers in all Perak mosques, suraus, limited to 40 people
Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizuddin Shah has consented to Friday prayers being held at all mosques, suraus in Perak during the Movement Conditional Order period, congregation limited to 40 people.
Wed Jan 27 2021
![JHEAIK suspends mosque, surau activities in seven Kedah districts JHEAIK suspends mosque, surau activities in seven Kedah districts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597852498_MasjidTutupKedah.jpg)
JHEAIK suspends mosque, surau activities in seven Kedah districts
JHEAIK director Mohd Yusri Md Daud said the mosques and suraus involved were from seven districts, namely Kota Setar, Kuala Muda, Kulim, Baling, Yan, Kubang Pasu and Padang Terap.
Thu Aug 20 2020
![Mosques, suraus reopen as Malaysians slowly ease into daily routines Mosques, suraus reopen as Malaysians slowly ease into daily routines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41592022650_solatjumaat.jpg)
Mosques, suraus reopen as Malaysians slowly ease into daily routines
After nearly three months of being closed to the public, mosques and suraus in several states were reopened yesterday.
Sat Jun 13 2020
![Several states allowed Friday prayers to be held today Several states allowed Friday prayers to be held today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/81589523821_SolatSunatTarawih.jpg)
Several states allowed Friday prayers to be held today
However, for the initial phase, only selected number of individuals are allowed to perform the Friday prayers and other congregational prayers at the mosques and suraus in their respective areas.
Fri May 15 2020
![JAKIM needs a little more time to refine SOP of congregation prayers - PM JAKIM needs a little more time to refine SOP of congregation prayers - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41588975845_Prayers.jpg)
JAKIM needs a little more time to refine SOP of congregation prayers - PM
The government through the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) is refining its standard operating procedure (SOP) for congregation prayers in suraus and mosques.
Sun May 10 2020
![Muslims to observe Ramadan in new normal era Dr Zulkifli Muslims to observe Ramadan in new normal era Dr Zulkifli](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/61585577746_solat.jpg)
Muslims to observe Ramadan in new normal era Dr Zulkifli
There will be no breaking of fast programmes at mosques and suraus during the MCO period as well as moreh (supper) after tarawih prayers.
Thu Apr 23 2020
![MACC opens 35 investigation papers on embezzlement cases involving JHEAT staff MACC opens 35 investigation papers on embezzlement cases involving JHEAT staff](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81474289667_SPRM.jpg)
MACC opens 35 investigation papers on embezzlement cases involving JHEAT staff
State MACC director P. Ganason said they were currently in the final stage of preparing the papers before submitting it to the deputy public prosecutor for further action.
Thu Oct 27 2016