- The Sindh government, led by Minister Umar Soomro, allows women to pray in mosques, fostering inclusivity in religious spaces.
- The initiative, discussed in a Department of Auqaf meeting, focuses on registering mosques and allocating designated areas for women, promoting equal opportunities in religious practices.
- Implementation extends to 77 mosques, with a multilingual awareness campaign planned to ensure widespread acceptance, aligning with broader efforts in Pakistan for gender equality.
The Sindh government has recently passed the decision to allow women to pray in mosques across Sindh. The decision to do so was reached during a meeting headed by Sindh’s Minister for Law and Auqaf, Umar Soomro. Across the world women are able to pray in mosques and due to the newly passed law, a more inclusive atmosphere will be created for female worshippers in the city of lights.
Convened by the Department of Auqaf, the meeting primarily centered around the registration of mosques and madrasas across the province. A comprehensive overview of the new policy, focusing on the allocation of designated areas within mosques for women, was presented. This strategic move is widely regarded as a substantial stride towards ensuring that women have equal opportunities to engage in religious practices within their local communities.
Women to be able to Pray in 77 Mosques Across Sindh
The implementation of this initiative will be carried out in 77 mosques across the province, this falls under the purview of Umar Soomro, the Provincial Minister for Auqaf.
In order to promote broad awareness and garner support for the new policy, the Department of Auqaf is set to launch an extensive awareness campaign. This multilingual initiative will utilize English, Urdu, Sindhi, and Gujarati to reach a diverse audience across the province, ensuring comprehensive outreach.
The move also aligns with the broader efforts in Pakistan to enhance gender equality and empower women in various aspects of life. By allowing women to pray in mosques, a space traditionally dominated by men, Sindh sets a precedent for other regions to consider similar measures in the pursuit of a more inclusive society.
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Women Friendly Mosques During Ramadan
Across Pakistan, mosques generally do not offer a special prayer are dedicated for women. The practice is quite common in the Gulf countries and the West. However, every year during Ramadan a few mosques across the country have a special place for women to perform their prayers and also join the Taraweeh Prayers. Two mosques that are known to have a segregated area for women are Masjid e Ali Mosque in Phase 6 Karachi and Jamiya Masjid in Phase 4, DHA.