In a significant development, the incumbent Hurriyat Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, is set to lead the Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid Nowhatta in Srinagar after a four-year hiatus. Various news reports have confirmed this decision, which comes after due consultation with various law enforcement agencies.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq‘s return to the pulpit of Jamia Masjid marks a notable event, as his house arrest had kept him away from the religious and public gatherings since August 4, 2019. It was on that fateful day that the Government of India revoked Article 370 and 35A, a pivotal constitutional provision, and reorganized the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories – J&K and Ladakh.
The historic Jamia Masjid, nestled in the heart of Srinagar, has long been a symbolic venue for religious and political gatherings, often reflecting the region’s complex socio-political landscape. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s return to lead Friday prayers at this renowned mosque is expected to draw significant attention, both locally and internationally.
The Chenab Times News Desk