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Jordan's government has said taraweeh prayers will not be held in mosques during Ramadan, in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus. AFP
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The son of Jordanian imam Ahmad Al Harasis reads the Quran at his home in Jordan's capital Amman, ahead of taraweeh, an evening prayer performed during Ramadan. Reuters
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Ahmad Al Harasis prays at an empty mosque in Amman, Jordan. Prayers by worshippers in holy places are currently suspended due to Covid-19 restrictions. Reuters
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Pedestrians walk along a street decorated for Ramadan in Amman. Reuters
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A woman and a child carry balloons after Eid Al Fitr prayers in Amman. Reuters
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Children race to get balloons during Eid Al Fitr celebrations in Amman. Reuters
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Children enjoy a ride on a makeshift swing during Eid Al Fitr in Amman. AP photo
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Shoppers and stallholders at a busy market ahead of Ramadan in Amman. AFP
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Market traders in Amman offer fresh produce to residents preparing for iftar, during Ramadan. AFP
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Jordan's government has said taraweeh prayers will not be held in mosques during Ramadan, in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus. AFP
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The son of Jordanian imam Ahmad Al Harasis reads the Quran at his home in Jordan's capital Amman, ahead of taraweeh, an evening prayer performed during Ramadan. Reuters
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Ahmad Al Harasis prays at an empty mosque in Amman, Jordan. Prayers by worshippers in holy places are currently suspended due to Covid-19 restrictions. Reuters
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Pedestrians walk along a street decorated for Ramadan in Amman. Reuters
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A woman and a child carry balloons after Eid Al Fitr prayers in Amman. Reuters
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Children race to get balloons during Eid Al Fitr celebrations in Amman. Reuters
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Children enjoy a ride on a makeshift swing during Eid Al Fitr in Amman. AP photo
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Shoppers and stallholders at a busy market ahead of Ramadan in Amman. AFP
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Market traders in Amman offer fresh produce to residents preparing for iftar, during Ramadan. AFP
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Jordan's government has said taraweeh prayers will not be held in mosques during Ramadan, in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus. AFP
Ramadan 2022 in Jordan: Working hours, shop opening times and all you need to know
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