Liberia: Muslim Leaders Differ Over Reopening of Religious Worship Centers

Chief Imam for Liberia, Sheikh Ali Krayee and Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abubakar Sumaworo, have opposing views over the reopening of Mosques in Liberia, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.

President George Weah's recent announcement to reopen religious centers, amid the country's coronavirus pandemic, has resulted in divided opinions between two leaders of the Muslim Community in Liberia. With 229 confirmed cases and at least 22 deaths reported from the COVID-19 center, President Weah last weekend ordered the reopening of churches and mosques months after being closed since March 22.

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