Eid celebrated in Kashmir with traditional fervour; no Eid prayers at Jamia Masjid

Eid celebrated in Kashmir with traditional fervour; no Eid prayers at Jamia Masjid

Srinagar: Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated across Kashmir on Saturday with traditional fervour and gaiety as the largest congregation of devotees was witnessed at the Hazratbal shrine on the banks of the Dal lake. However, authorities did not allow Eid prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in the old city, a day after allowing Friday congregational prayers. […]

Anjuman Auqaf regrets disallowing Eid prayers at Jamia Masjid Srinagar

Anjuman Auqaf regrets disallowing Eid prayers at Jamia Masjid Srinagar

Srinagar: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid expressed resentment over disallowing of Eid prayers at the historic Jama Masjid today for the 4th consecutive year. Anjuman in a statement said that police and civil authorities last evening informed them that Eid prayers would only be allowed at Jama Masjid if held before 7.30 Am which was not […]

Don’t harass innocents in Poonch attack investigation: Farooq

Expresses surprise that Eid prayers were not allowed at Jamia Masjid Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said security forces should not harass innocent people during their operation against the perpetrators of the Poonch terror attack that killed five Indian Army soldiers. “They have started operation in Pooch. They should not arrest innocent […]