Congregational prayers were allowed at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar on Friday after remaining barred for 10 consecutive weeks, officials said. A substantial number of devotees gathered at the historic mosque located in the Nowhatta locality here to participate in the prayers. This significant development follows the release of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq earlier this year, allowing him to lead the congregational Friday prayers after more than four years of house detention. The 14th-century architectural marvel stands as the most prominent cultural and religious centre in Kashmir. Closure of the…
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