‘Eid-ul-Fitr congregational prayers will not be allowed at Srinagar’s Eidgah’
Srinagar: The authorities in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir have decided that the Eid-ul-Fitr congregational prayers will not be allowed at Eidgah in Srinagar’s downtown area.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the decision comes hours after Anjuman Auqaf of Jamia Masjid Srinagar had declared that Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at Eidgah will be held at 10.00am on the day of Eid, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
The Auqaf had urged the authorities not to create hindrances after chief preacher and All Parties Hurriyat Conference senior leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq reviewed arrangements at Eidgah today.
In a statement, it had hoped that the authorities would not create any interference or obstacles and would facilitate the smooth conduct of Eid prayers at Eidgah, respecting the religious sentiments and rights of the people.
It had strongly urged that no attempt should be made to disallow the prayers, as witnessed on Shab-e-Qadr and Jumat-ul-Wida, which caused widespread resentment and hurt among the people.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who visited Eidgah, Srinagar, today to review the arrangements and ground conditions, has expressed satisfaction that with the prevailing dry weather, the Eid congregation can be held smoothly.
The Anjuman had also urged the Waqf Board to ensure all necessary arrangements for the occasion and appealed to the people to participate in large numbers, maintaining discipline and decorum.
