With J&K authorities allowing congregational Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar after 30 weeks, crowds of men and women joined the prayers. The worshippers were seen praying for the welfare of people of Kashmir.
Religious scholar and cleric Moulana Ahmad Syed Naqshbandi delivered the Friday sermon and demanded the immediate release of the chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq “to resume his religious duties” at the central mosque.
“The pulpit has been rendered silent, which is causing hurt and sorrow to people . The Mirwaiz should be immediately released as the holy month of Ramzan was approaching,” Mr. Naqshbandi said.
