After 134 Days, People Pray At Jamia Masjid In Srinagar

After remaining closed for 134 days, the gates of historic Jamia Masjid in the old city of Srinagar were thrown open for the public. Dozens of people from the surrounding areas gathered as the call for prayer – Azaan – was heard in the vicinity. The authorities had imposed restrictions in the valley following the abrogation of J&K special status on August 5 this year. These restrictions were severe in Srinagar as protests mostly escalate in the area.

“We are very happy. This is the place of God and worship. They (authorities) had closed the mosque which shouldn’t have been done,” said a local who came to offer prayers at the mosque. As the restrictions were eased with the improvement in the situation, the committee looking after the grand mosque had demanded authorities to remove the security forces outside the area.

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