Srinagar: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid in a statement said that the congregational prayers held at Jama masjid on the occasion of Shab-e-Baraat (Night of Absolution) will not be observed tomorrow. On this night Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Mohammad Umar Farooq addresses the faithful and special congregational prayers are held at the Jamia masjid.
But because of the spread of the Corona virus pandemic at this time, no congregational gathering will be held at the historic Jamia Masjid, neither will Mirwaiz be able to deliver the sermon as he also continues to be under house arrest.
Anjuman on behalf of Mirwaiz asked people to hold special prayers and supplications at home during the night and seek refuge of almighty Allah in this night of mercy and pardon from this pandemic, that is causing havoc across the globe, and pray that all humanity be delivered and saved from its spread.