Indonesian Muslims attend prayers marking first night of Ramadan despite COVID-19 concerns

Indonesian Muslims attended Tarawih prayers on Thursday (April 23) to mark the first night of Ramadan.

Indonesian Muslims attended Tarawih prayers on Thursday (April 23) to mark the first night of Ramadan.

Footage filmed at a mosque in Medan, North Sumatra shows worshippers praying without applying social distancing rules amid concern due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Tarawih is a communal prayer that can only be done during Ramadan.