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Srinagar,Mar 31: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has strongly condemned the authorities for once again disallowing Eid prayers at Srinagar’s historic Eidgah and Jama Masjid.
He expressed deep anguish over the restrictions, stating that he has also been placed under house detention.
Taking to social media, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq highlighted that even during the peak of militancy in the 1990s, Eid prayers were held at Eidgah. “Now, when claims of ‘normalcy’ are made daily by the authorities, why are Muslims being kept away from their religious places and practices? What is the agenda? Is the collective identity of Kashmiri Muslims a threat to the rulers?” he questioned.
He further asserted that Eidgah and Jama Masjid belong to the people, and barring them from offering prayers at these sacred sites, especially on Eid, reflects an “oppressive and authoritarian approach” prevailing in Kashmir.
Religious restrictions in the valley have often sparked criticism from political and religious leaders, with many questioning the government’s policies concerning places of worship. (KNS)
