Srinagar, Dec 16 (KNS): Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar said that the pulpit of the historical Central Jama Masjid Srinagar have fallen silent for the past three and a half years due to restrictions on its chief and Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq.
In a statement, issued to KNS, a spokesperson said yet again Mirwaiz, who continues to be under house arrest since August 5, 2019, was not allowed to go to Jama Majid today.
It also clarified being a place of worship visitors are requested to respect its sanctity and observe decorum while visiting the mosque.
“It is not a public park or a recreational facility. So while clicking photographs visitors both local and outsiders should keep this in mind. For professional purposes permission needs to be sough from Anjuman Auqaf before taking any pictures or video of Jama Masjid,” it said.
The statement reads people should refrain from carrying food items to the mosque, and worshippers both men and women, should use their specific spaces while praying in the mosque, designated for both the genders
Meanwhile, Anjuman expressed grief over the demise of Muhammad Siddique Saudagar, a resident of Haak Bazaar Nowhatta, who was a proactive and enthusiastic volunteer of the organization and had close ties with the mirwaiz family.
It paid glowing tribute to the deceased for his selfless services and expressed condolence with the bereaved family members, besides praying for Jannat-ul-Firdous to the departed soul. (KNS)