Iran will reopen mosques in districts that saw a decline in the number of coronavirus infections as of Monday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said.

Axar.az reports citing Iranian media.

Addressing a virus task force meeting on Sunday, Rouhani said mosques will be reopened in 132 towns and cities labeled "white" or "low-risk" areas, according to Iran's Tasnim news agency.

“Today, we decided to reopen mosques and Friday prayers congregations as of tomorrow in 132 towns and cities which are regarded as ‘white’ areas, or ‘low-risk’ areas as some put it,” he said.

Rouhani, however, called on Iranians to continue following social distancing rules.

"Let me put it this way. Two acts are being done at mosques: an obligatory act and a religiously rewarding act. When worshippers maintain their distances, they are doing an obligatory action," he said.