Srinagar, April 7 (KNS):Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid in a statement today said no congregational prayers would be held at jamia masjid on the occasion of Shab-e-Baraat (Night of Absolution) .
" On this night Mirwaiz e Kashmir Mohammad Umar Farooq addressees the faithful and special congregational prayers are held at the Jama masjid . But because of the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic at this time , no congregational gathering will be held at the historic Jama Masjid , neither will the Mirwaiz be able to deliver the sermon as he also continues to be under house arrest.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel," Statement said.
"Anjuman on behalf of Mirwaiz asked people to hold special prayers and supplications at home during the night and seek refuge of almighty Allah in this night of mercy and pardon from this pandemic, that is causing havoc across the globe, and pray that all humanity be delivered and saved from its spread," statement added. (KNS)