Mosques, shrines suspend prayers
Srinagar, March 21
The Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Wakf Board today ordered the suspension of congregational prayers at its mosques and shrines ahead of the Meraj-ul-Alam celebrations.
“In view of the outbreak of coronavirus, declared as pandemic by the World Health Organisation and as a preventive measure to contain its spread in Kashmir Valley and due to restrictions under Section 144 of the CrPC by the district administration, it is hereby ordered to suspend regular prayers in shrines/mosques affiliated to the Wakf Board and displaying of Holy Relic (PBUH) on the occasion of the Meraj-ul-Alam (SAW) celebrations,” read an order issued by the Wakf Board. — TNS
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