Srinagar, Jan 28: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has said that the authorities once again disallowed Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar and stated that its continuous closure has hurt the religious sentiments of Kashmiri Muslims.
It was for the 26th consecutive Friday, prayers were not allowed at the grand masjid.
In a statement, the Anjuman also termed it extremely painful and distressing that its head Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, continues to be under house arrest since August 5, 2019.
Anjuman, as per the statement, has asked the authorities to open Jama Masjid for Friday prayers and ensure release of Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir.