His Majesty King Hamad today ordered that work be sped up to return prayers 'back to normal' at mosques in line with updated health rules and regulations.
The orders were made as he met with the Supreme Islamic Council president Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa.
Women were allowed back for prayers last month at mosques for the first time in 18 months. Public facilities and Wudu (ablution) areas were also opened on the condition that cleaners were on site.
Spaces have also been left between sinks as part of Covid-19 social distancing protocols.
Mosques were first closed on March 28 last year before being opened for men to perform prayers in staged timings starting from August.
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