Srinagar, March 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson, Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, announced that Eid prayers will not be held at the historic Eidgah in Srinagar this year due to ongoing construction work.
Dr. Andrabi said arrangements have been made for congregational prayers at Hazratbal Shrine and other shrines, mosques across Jammu and Kashmir. “The biggest congregation will be at Hazratbal Shrine. All arrangements have been completed by the Waqf Board in coordination with line departments,” she stated.
The Eidgah in Srinagar has traditionally been a central venue for large Eid gatherings. However, in recent years, these congregations have been affected by security concerns.
Earlier, Dr. Andrabi chaired a high-level meeting with administration representatives on Wednesday to review preparations for Eid-ul-Fitr, Juma-tul-Vida, and Lailat-ul-Qadr.
The meeting focused on ensuring comprehensive arrangements at shrines and mosques during these significant religious occasions.