Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir put under house arrest, barred from offering Eid prayers. Mirwaiz e Kashmir strongly condemned these actions, Authorities behaviour represents a distressing infringement on our religious freedoms and the rights of our Muslim community. Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid has informed that after Fajr prayers today, police personnel closed the gates of Jama Masjid in Srinagar and informed the Auqaf that Eid prayers scheduled for 9:00 AM would not be permitted at the mosque. Meanwhile, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was once again placed under house arrest.
It is to be noted that Eid prayers have been barred at Jama Masjid and Eidgah by the authorities since 2019.
Meanwhile, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has strongly condemned these actions, saying that this behaviour by the authorities represents a distressing infringement on our religious freedoms and the rights of our Muslim community The consistent denial to hold congregational. Eid prayers, especially during pivotal moments of spiritual reflection and communal worship, is not only deeply disrespectful but also exacerbates the sense of alienation and grievance among the people and exposes the tall claims of normalcy in Kashmir by the authorities highlighting the ongoing restrictions and the state of affairs in Kashmir.
