Srinagar: Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasirul Islam on Thursday said that there should be no Friday prayers in any Mosque or shrine across the valley on Friday in the wake of the coronavirus threat.
Talking to media persons, the Grand Mufti said on Friday people should not hold congregational prayers in Mosques and shrines across Kashmir.
“The situation is very grave,” he said. “I appeal to people including Imams and Khateebs and managing bodies of all Masjids and shrines across Kashmir not to hold Friday congregational prayers.”
He said that only three people including the muezzins of Masjid should offer five times prayers, the rest of the people should say the prayers at home.
Meanwhile, DC Srinagar Shahid Choudhary tweeted: “Closure of all religious places in #Srinagar is underway. With the active cooperation of Management committees. Revered shrines Hazratbal, Naqshband Saheb show the way. #StayAtHome”
“Dastgeer Saheb , Gurudwara Saheb Chhati Padshahi and others. Mosques follow. Thankful to officials on the ground and all management committees. #StayAtHome”
