Srinagar, March 19 -- On the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, the managing body of Kashmir's grand mosque urged authorities not to bar Eid prayers at Jamia Masjid, as was done on Shab-e-Qadr and Jumat-ul-Vida.
Eid -ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the holy month of Ramazan, is expected to be celebrated either on Friday or Saturday, depending on the appearance of the moon in Kashmir.
Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Thursday announced that, in view of the inclement weather conditions, the Eid-ul-Fitr congregational prayers will be offered at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar at 10 amThe Anjuman informed that the Eid sermon will be delivered by Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq at 9 AM.
The Auqaf in a statement expressed hope that the authorit...