A Blackburn mosque is set to reopen to worshippers after it closed its doors last week.

The Masjid-e-Raza, on the corner of Altom Street and Balaclava Street, has announced that worshippers will be permitted back inside the building from morning prayers tomorrow.

The mosque closed a week ago following the death of two worshippers.

A statement today read, “Alhamdulillah with the grace of the almighty we are pleased to notify you that following a short closure the masjid will be reopening from Wednesday 27 January.” It said strict Covid-19 restrictions including social distancing and the wearing of face masks would be adhered to.

The statement also adds: “The health and safety is of paramount importance and as such we have taken this into consideration and we pray to Allah that he protects us from all deceases and illnesses and continues to give us good health.”

At present, Government legislation does allow places of worship to remain open in England provided people do not mix with anyone outside their household or support bubble when attending.

Blackburn has more than 50 mosques and Masjid-e-Raza had been the second major mosque to suspend prayers.