One of city's religious leaders has called on not only his community, but all of Griffith to come together and do their part to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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Imam Mohammad Mofreh made the call as Ramadan - one of the cornerstones of Islam - began on April 23.
Griffith's mosque has closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic to help protect the community's health and safety.
Dr Mofreh said fasting during the daylight hours gave Muslims the chance to cleanse the soul and turn to their attention to those who don't have enough to eat themselves.
Instead of gathering at the mosque for prayers and to break fast, it will be done at home in isolation.
"Each and everyone is at home with their family, even if they're single, they will be at home," Dr Mofreh said.
I call on each and everyone, Muslim, non-Muslim, Christian or non-Christian, we need to work together.
- Dr Mohamed Mofreh
Dr Mofreh said the city's mosque had been cleaned specially before it was closed so it would be ready to be re-opened once pandemic restrictions were lifted.
The end of Ramadan is celebrated with the festival of Eid.
"I hope that we are celebrating," Dr Mofreh said.
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Dr Mofreh said the virus didn't discriminate between people it infected, and even Prince Charles had been infected.
"Corona(virus) doesn't choose, rich or poor, black or white," Dr Mofreh said.
"When this corona(virus) finishes, as the Prime Minister says, the joy will come at the end."
The pandemic has shifted the way all communities gather for spiritual celebrations and Dr Mofreh said he was sad to see the pandemic interrupt Easter.
"I call on each and everyone, Muslim, non-Muslim, Christian or non-Christian, we need to work together.
"The virus doesn't choose anyone, we must work together."
Declan Rurenga
Declan Rurenga was the editor of Griffith's Area News and Leeton's Irrigator until September 2023. Before landing at the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, he reported news in Junee, Wagga Wagga, Orange and Cootamundra.
Declan Rurenga was the editor of Griffith's Area News and Leeton's Irrigator until September 2023. Before landing at the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, he reported news in Junee, Wagga Wagga, Orange and Cootamundra.
