Srinagar 28 April (KNS): Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian on Wednesday suspended the Ramadhan related congregations including Shab-i -Qadar and Youmi Al-Qudus in wake of rising COVID-19 cases. 

According to a statement issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Aga Syed Hassan Al Mosavi Al-Safavi said "in continuation of the executive order No. JKANESS/Tabligh20/2020/03/05 that was issued last year in March, we suspended all  congregations, Friday Prayers, Congregational prayers, Majalis, Marsi Khawani."

He said that in a virtual meeting with all zonal presidents across Kashmir and Ulema of Hawa Ilmiya Jamia Babul Ilem, where the latest covid related developments were discussed, it was already decided not to invite any international delegates of Qaris or NaatKhawns as has been taking place in past years, it added. "the 40-day self-confinement (chilla) in Masjids was also barred this year."

Aga Hassan also advised the people to pray individually at their homes and explore spirituality with Allah (SWT) and Ma’rifat of the Prophet (SAW) Ahl-e-Biat in these times of crisis. 
“Performing social responsibility is of utmost importance, so voluntarily donate alms and charity, share your surplus and make supplication for the well-being of every person of the world”, he said. 

Meanwhile, Anjuman Sharie  Shian urged the administration to officially announce the cancellation of the Annual Amarnath Yatra rather suspending registration temporarily. (KNS)