Singapore temporarily shortens Muslim Friday sermons at mosques as hot weather and haze affect parts of the country. The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) says the change is a “small but necessary adjustment” during these conditions.
MUIS instructs that the sermons are reduced in length for a period, with one key operational change noted by media: the first sermon, which usually runs about six to seven pages, will be shorter than four pages for now. Outlets report that the adjustment is linked to worsening heat and the onset of haze, with MUIS providing the guidance to affected mosques.
While both sources describe the same policy action and its immediate rationale, they focus on different specifics. CNA emphasizes the announcement and the weather/haze justification, while The Straits Times details the page-length reduction for the first sermon. Both describe the measure as temporary and aimed at responding to current environmental conditions.
