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Mirwaiz Condemns House Arrest and Eid Prayer Ban in Srinagar

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Mirwaiz Condemns House Arrest and Eid Prayer Ban in Srinagar

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Alleges House Arrest Ahead of Eid Prayers Srinagar, March 31, 2025 – Hurriyat leader and chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has alleged that he was placed under house arrest ahead of Eid prayers, sparking criticism of the authorities’ decision to bar congregational prayers at Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid and Eidgah grounds. Mirwaiz condemned the move, questioning the claims of normalcy in Kashmir. Restrictions on Eid Prayers Mirwaiz expressed deep anguish over the decision, stating, “Even at the peak of militancy during the 1990s, Eid prayers were offered…

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Eid Celebrations Continue Amid Restrictions at Srinagar’s Historic Sites

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Eid Celebrations Continue Amid Restrictions at Srinagar’s Historic Sites

Mirwaiz Condemns Closure of Jamia Masjid and Eidgah for Eid Prayers Srinagar, March 31, 2025 – The historic Jamia Masjid and Eidgah grounds in Srinagar remained closed for Eid prayers on Monday, sparking widespread criticism and disappointment among the Muslim community in Kashmir. Chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who was scheduled to deliver the Eid sermon, revealed that he had been placed under house arrest by authorities without any specified reason. Restrictions and Reactions Security personnel were deployed in strength in the Nowhatta locality, where the Jamia Masjid is located,…

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FIR Filed Over Youm-e-Quds Rally in Budgam: Law and Order Concerns Raised

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FIR Filed Over Youm-e-Quds Rally in Budgam: Law and Order Concerns Raised

FIR Filed Over Youm-e-Quds Rally in Beerwah Budgam Budgam, March 28, 2025 – An FIR has been registered against the organizers and participants of a Youm-e-Quds rally in Sonpah village, Beerwah, Budgam district, for allegedly creating a law-and-order situation. The rally, held on the last Friday of Ramadan, is an annual event observed as International Quds Day to express solidarity with Palestine. However, the procession reportedly disrupted public order, leading to legal action. Details of the Incident According to the police, a large crowd gathered under the directions of the…

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Mirwaiz Detained, Jama Masjid Locked: Kashmiris Deprived of Juma-Tul-Vida Prayers At Historic Venue

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Mirwaiz Detained, Jama Masjid Locked: Kashmiris Deprived of Juma-Tul-Vida Prayers At Historic Venue

Jama Masjid Srinagar Remains Closed on Juma-Tul-Vida, Mirwaiz Under House Detention Srinagar, March 28, 2025 – The historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar continues to remain closed to worshippers on Juma-Tul-Vida, the last Friday of Ramadan, sparking widespread discontent among the Muslim community in Kashmir. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief cleric of the mosque, remains under house detention, further intensifying the grievances of the faithful who eagerly await this day each year for congregational prayers. A Sacred Day Denied Juma-Tul-Vida, a day of immense spiritual significance, is traditionally marked by large…

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