SRINAGAR: On the solemn occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the religious leader and prominent figure in Jammu and Kashmir, expressed his dismay and condemnation over his house arrest and the closure of the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar by the authorities. In a video message released on social media, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq conveyed his […]
SRINAGAR: An extraordinary meeting of the officials and members of Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar was held at the head office of Auqaf under the chairmanship of its head Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq. In the meeting, arrangements were finalised for the facilities of worshipers in the historic Central Jama Masjid Srinagar in connection […]
SRINAGAR: Chairman Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday chaired an important meeting at Jama Masjid to take stock of the arrangements in and around the grand Masjid, ahead of the start of the holy month of Ramadhan. The meeting, according to a statement issued here, was attended by all members of the […]
SRINAGAR: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has strongly condemned the administration for its repeated action of not allowing Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq to deliver sermons and offer Friday prayers in the historic Jama Masjid, Srinagar. The Anjuman in a statement said that after his release from four years of house arrest, Mirwaiz was […]
SRINAGAR: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has strongly condemned the continuous disallowing Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq from delivering sermons and leading Friday prayers at the historic central Jama Masjid by the state administration, without any reasonable justification. The Auqaf in statement said Mirwaiz was placed under house arrest on the holy day of […]
Srinagar: On the occasion of Eid e Milad un Nabi (SAW), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq while addressing the Friday congregation at Jama Masjid Srinagar, felicitated the people of J&K. He said the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is a best source of guidance and inspiration for Muslims and serves as a model for individuals and communities […]
Srinagar: Ten youths were arrested on charges of vitiating peaceful atmosphere outside the historic Jamia Masjid here during the congregational payers a day earlier, police said on Saturday. “10 Hooligans arrested for trying to vitiate peaceful atmosphere outside Jamia Masjid Yesterday after Friday prayers. They shall be booked under relevant section of law,” Srinagar Police […]
Srinagar: In his first public appearance following his release from four-year house arrest on Friday, Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq reiterated the stand of his separatist amalgam that the issue of Jammu and Kashmir has to be resolved through dialogue and peaceful means. The Mirwaiz also said the people of Kashmir believe in peaceful […]
Srinagar: Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday welcomed the release of Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from his house arrest, with National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah expressing hope that the Mirwaiz would resume his social and religious responsibilities. The Mirwaiz was released from house arrest on Friday, four years after he was […]
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday issued a notice to the union territory administration seeking its response on a petition filed by Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq over his house arrest since August 2019. Farooq’s lawyer, Nazir Ahmad Ronga said the court has given four weeks’ time to the administration to […]