Eid prayers disallowed at Srinagar's Jama Masjid for 8th year in a row
Eid prayers have been disallowed at Srinagar's Jama Masjid for the eighth consecutive year. Authorities have placed Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest, further restricting religious practices. The Mirwaiz expressed concern over the impact on the younger generation's connection to their traditions.
- ▪Muslims in Kashmir have been denied the right to offer Eid prayers at the historic Eidgah/Jama Masjid for eight years.
- ▪Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has been placed under house arrest amid these restrictions.
- ▪The Mirwaiz criticized the situation as a systematic assault on religious identity and fundamental rights.
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Eid prayers disallowed at Srinagar's Jama Masjid for 8th year in a rowMuslims in Kashmir are not allowed to perform Eid prayers at the Eidgah and the historic Jama Masjid for the eighth consecutive year. Updated on: May 27, 2026 1:18 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link Authorities on Wednesday refused to allow Eid prayers at the Eidgah and the historic Jama Masjid in the old city here for the eighth consecutive year, besides placing Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest.Muslims of Kashmir have been denied the right to offer Eid prayers at the historic Eidgah/Jama Masjid for the eighth consecutive year.
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