Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid locked on Eid, Mirwaiz detained
The Times of IndiaSaturday, June 7, 2025 at 7:36:54 PM
On Eid-ul-Adha, a major religious holiday for Muslims, authorities in Srinagar locked the historic Jamia Masjid and placed prominent religious leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest, barring worshippers from praying at the mosque. The move drew sharp criticism from political figures like Omar Abdullah, while the mosque's managing body, Anjuman Auqaf, confirmed the closure and heavy police presence. Mirwaiz, a key voice in Kashmir, called out the ongoing suppression of religious freedoms in the region.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about one mosque being closed—it’s part of a broader pattern in Kashmir where religious and political expression often face tight restrictions. The decision to shut down prayers on Eid, a day of celebration and community, hits especially hard and fuels frustration among locals. It also signals how tensions between governance and religious/cultural identity continue to simmer in the region.
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