BARMM religious leader issues fatwa for Ramadan vaccinations
The highest-ranking Muslim religious leader in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Islamic Grand Mufti Abuhuraira Udasan, issued a fatwa on April 18 to encourage Muslims to get vaccinated during Ramadan.
Udasan stated that getting vaccinated does not violate Islamic teachings and is considered a preventive measure against diseases.
The fatwa aims to address the concerns of some Muslims who believe vaccination is prohibited during fasting.
Health workers in BARMM are ramping up efforts to reach the 70% full vaccination target by June, with special vaccination days planned.
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