Friday congregational prayers held after almost 4 months at Jamia Masjid Srinagar

Locals appeal authorities to release Mirwaiz Umer Farooq from house detention

Srinagar, Aug 06 : After almost four months Friday congregational prayers were held at historic Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area of Srinagar on Friday.

Reports said that the Friday prayers were held today as the authorities allowed congregational prayers at Jamia Masjid after almost four months.

Notably, Friday congregational prayers were suspended at the historic Jamia Masjid four months ago in view of the second wave of Covid-19 across the country.

Reports said that the prayers concluded peacefully at the Jamia Masjid as there was no untoward incident anywhere in the area.

Meanwhile,  people appealed authorities to release Mirwaiz Molvi Umer Farooq from house detention and allow him to offer Friday sermons at Jamia Masjid.