Kuwait Municipality: Mourners should not shake hands in cemeteries

  • 28/01/2024

Eng. Saud Al-Dabbous, the Director General of the Kuwait Municipality, has announced his intention to issue a circular that prohibits handshakes within mourners' halls. This decision comes in response to a communication from the Ministry of Health, which emphasized the importance of taking precautionary measures to protect public health. The circular aligns with the Health Ministry's recommendations to minimize physical contact during mourning rituals. Its main focus is to address the potential transmission of infections through handshakes among mourners in cemeteries.

Related News