‘Not possible’: J&K Waqf Board on Anjuman Auqaf’s demand for prayers at Eidgah

‘Not possible’: J&K Waqf Board on Anjuman Auqaf’s demand for prayers at Eidgah

Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board chairperson and BJP leader Darakhshan Andrabi cites construction work as the reason behind not allowing prayers at the Eidgah

Kashmir's Historic Sacred Spaces Under Siege: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Speaks Out

Kashmir's Historic Sacred Spaces Under Siege: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Speaks Out In a controversial move, authorities barred Eid prayers at Kashmir's historic Eidgah and Jama Masjid, drawing sharp criticism from Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the region's chief priest.Terming the decision oppressive, Mirwaiz claimed on social media that the act reflects an authoritarian approach prevalent in Kashmir, arguing that these sacred spaces belong to the people.Addit…

Eid 2025: Eid prayers were not held at Srinagar's Idgah and Jamia Masjid due to construction work and security reasons. Namaz is being offered in other mosques.

Dr Darakhshan greets Eid Mubarak

STATE TIMES NEWS JAMMU: Chairperson J&K Waqf Board, Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi on Sunday greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-al-Fitr and prayed for the peace, prosperity and Allah’s grace for everyone.“It is the occasion to thank God for the strength given to us by Him to have successfully completed the month long fasting with full surrender to Him. It is the occasion to resolve to serve mankind with more zeal and dedication”, said …

No Eid prayers at Eidgah Srinagar due to construction work: Waqf Board - Daily Good Morning Kashmir

Chairperson, Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi today announced that Eid prayers will not be held at the historic Eidgah in Srinagar this year due to ongoing construction work. Speaking to KNS, Dr Andrabi however said arrangements have been made for congregational prayers at Hazratbal Shrine and other shrines, mosques across Jammu and Kashmir. “The biggest congregation will be at Hazratbal Shrine. All arrangements have been comp…

No Eid prayers at Eidgah Srinagar due to construction work: Waqf Board

Srinagar, Mar 30: Chairperson, Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi today announced that Eid prayers will not be held at the historic Eidgah in Srinagar this year due to ongoing construction work. Speaking to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Dr Andrabi however said arrangements have been made for congregational prayers at Hazratbal Shrine and other shrines, mosques across Jammu and Kashmir. “The biggest congregation will be at Hazratba…