People of twin cities, at Faisal Masjid prayed for the protection against the global pandemic of Coronavirus as nation observed Youm-e-Dua on Friday.
President of Pakistan and Chancellor International Islamic University (IIUI) Dr Arif Alvi had announced that the nation will observe Youm-e-Dua on Friday to pray to Almighty Allah for protection against Coronavirus pandemic.
At Faisal Masjid, renowned scholar Professor Dr. Sohail Hassan of International Islamic University (IIU) who also led the Jumma prayer, prayed for protection of country against pandemic. It was also joined by President IIU, H.E. Dr. Hathal Homoud Al-Otaibi, teachers, employees of the university and people of twin cities.
On the occasion, as per directions of the Government, the masses were appealed to strictly adhere to the standard operating procedures to check surge of the pandemic. It was appealed to the people to follow the message of Aima and Mosques by taking precautionary measures. Dr. Sohail urged the nation to pray to Almighty and beg His mercy.