Srinagar, Nov 03 (KNS): After remaining closed for five consecutive weeks, the authorities on Friday allowed the mandatory congregational Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Old City’s Nowhatta area.
Earlier, amid restrictions in Srinagar areas, the authorities disallowed the Friday prayers for five consecutive weeks at Jamia Masjid.
Unlike previous five weeks, no restrictions were imposed in Srinagar areas while the congregational prayers were also held at Jamia Masjid.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Hurriyat (M) chairman and Jamia Masjid’s head cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq who remained under house detention for several weeks was also released and allowed to deliver sermons at historic Masjid. (KNS)