Muslims in Berlin take COVID-19 tests before Friday prayers

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BERLIN: Outside the House of Wisdom mosque in Berlin, a medical team made up of Libyans, Syrians and Armenians carried out free rapid testing for a steady stream of worshippers lining up with prayer mats on Friday.

Imam Abdallah Hajjir, wearing a gold-rimmed cap, says encouraging the congregation to get tested is a way “to contribute” in the fight against the pandemic.

“By protecting the members of our community, we are protecting those they come into contact with, so society as a whole,” he told AFP.