Come Aug 7 (Fri), 12 religious organisations (ROs) in Singapore will be able to host up to 100 people per congregational or worship service. This is double the previous cap of 50 people per gathering. The 12 selected ROs include mosques, churches, Hindu temples, Buddhist temples and gudwaras.

Since Jun 26, religious organisations (ROs) in Singapore were able to resume worship and congregational services for up to 50 people. Safe distancing measures had to be in place, including keeping at least 1m away from others, worshipping in groups of up to five, and no mingling before and after the service. These prevailing measures will still apply.

For the 12 ROs that can now host up to 100 people per gathering, there are added precautions in place to reduce Covid-19 transmission.

Churches, mosques and gurdwaras in the list will have to establish two zones separated by a physical partition, with each zone holding a maximum of 50 people, for worship services. To further minimise interactions between people, separate entrances and exits or staggered entry and exit should be organised for each of the two zones.

Buddhist, Taoist and Hindu temples will need to ensure that there’s no crowding of people in common areas or mingling between groups, aside from the usual safe distancing measures.

The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) said it will decide on whether to increase the maximum number of worshippers in other ROs, based on how well the pilot with the 12 participating ROs pan out. These 12 pilot sites were selected to reflect the diversity of religious practices and worship settings in Singapore, and were identified in consultation with religious leaders who are members of the National Steering Committee on Racial and Religious Harmony, said MCCY. They must also have safely carried out congregational worship services for up to 50 people under earlier Phase Two guidelines.

Pre-book admission online on the MuslimSG app or at https://ourmosques.commonspaces.sg/. Registration for this week is limited to those who have not yet been able to attend Friday prayers since the closure of mosques in March. You can cancel your bookings up to one hour before the reserved time slot. This will free up space for other congregants to attend. Seniors above age 60, those exhibiting acute respiratory symptoms and those with pre-existing medical conditions, as well as kids younger than 12 are strongly encouraged to not go to the mosque and perform prayers at home instead.

#1: Masjid Assyafaah
When: For Friday prayers only.
1 Admiralty Lane SIngapore 757620. Tel: 6756 3008. More info at https://www.facebook.com/assyafaahmosque/

#2: Masjid Mujahidin
When: For Friday prayers only.
590, Stirling Road Singapore 148952. Tel: 6473 7400. More info at https://mujahidinmosque.sg/.

#3: Masjid Al-Istighfar (above)
When: For Friday prayers only.
2 Pasir Ris Walk, Singapore 518239. 6426 7130. More info at https://www.alistighfar.com/.

#4: Masjid Al-Iman
When: For Friday prayers only.
10 Bukit Panjang Ring Road, Singapore 679943. Tel: 67690770. More info at http://www.alimanmosque.org.sg/

#1: Sri Mariamman Temple (above)
When: Fridays only
244 South Bridge Rd. Tel: 6223-4064. More info at http://smt.org.sg/.

#2: Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
When: Saturdays only
397 Serangoon Road. Tel: 6298-5771. More info at http://www.sspt.org.sg/

#1: St Andrew’s Cathedral (above)
When: Saturdays and Sundays
11 St Andrew’s Road. Tel: 6337-6104. More info at https://cathedral.org.sg/page/cws. Bookings open at 1pm one week prior to the service, and close at 1pm one day prior.

#2: Jurong Christian Church
When: Saturdays and Sundays
2 Tah Ching Road, Singapore 618744. Tel: 6266-0537. More info at https://welcome.jcc.sg/.

#3: Amazing Grace Presbyterian Church
When: Saturdays and Sundays
408-B Upper East Coast Road. Tel: 6442-3986. More info at https://www.agpc.sg/.

#4: Sengkang Methodist Church
When: Saturdays and Sundays
31 Anchorvale Road. Tel: 6385-9455. More info at https://skmc.org.sg/.

#1: Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery
When: Saturdays and Sundays
88 Bright Hill Road. Tel: 6849-5300. More info at https://www.kmspks.org/activities/dharma/online-booking-system-for-prayers.

#1: Central Sikh Temple
When: Saturdays and Sundays
2 Towner Road. Tel: 6299-3855. More info at https://sikhs.org.sg/institutions/cst/.

Photos: Facebook/Masjid Al-Istighfar, Sri Mariamman Temple, St Andew's Cathedral, Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, Central Sikh Temple