Srinagar: Barring Srinagar, where the historic Jamia Masjid remained closed for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers for the 5th consecutive year, prayers were offered across Jammu and Kashmir and the festival was marked by traditional fervour and gaiety.
Thousands of people had gathered to offer prayers at various locations including Dargah Hazratbal Shrine, Aali Masjid Downtown, Dast-e-Geer Sahib Shrine, and Khanqah-e-Maula, among others.
A large congregation of devotees gathered at the iconic Hazratbal Shrine on the banks of Dal Lake in Kashmir to offer prayers, including former chief ministers of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state – Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah, and Mehbooba Mufti.
After offering prayers at Hazratbal, Farooq Abdullah expressed concern over the situation in Palestine, condemning the ongoing genocide of Palestinians and urging Muslim governments to break their silence on this humanitarian crisis. He also emphasised the need for friendly relations between India and Pakistan for mutual progress.
As authorities in Srinagar did not permit prayers at the historic grand mosque, the move was criticised by Mehbooba Mufti as interference in religious matters.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the chief priest of Kashmir scheduled to deliver the Eid sermon at Jamia Masjid, was placed under house arrest before congregational prayers could take place.
Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the end of Ramadan, was celebrated across Kashmir after the sighting of the crescent Moon on Friday evening.
Rest in pictures…
On April 10, 2024, Eid-ul-Fitr prayers were not allowed at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar and Mirwaiz Mohammad Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest. [FPK Photo/Mohammad Syeed Shawl]
A Kashmiri man offering Eid prayers next to his two children at Dargah, Hazratbal Srinagar. [FPK Photo/Mohammad Syeed Shawl]
An elderly man carrying a child on his shoulder while returning home following Eid prayers at
Dargah, Hazratbal Srinagar. [FPK Photo/Mohammad Syeed Shawl]
Devotees seen coming out of Dargah, Hazratbal Srinagar after offering Eid salah.[FPK Photo/Mohammad Syeed Shawl]
Kashmiri women reciting duas after offering Eid prayers at Aali Masjid in Downtown Srinagar. [FPK Photo/Mohammad Syeed Shawl]
Kashmiri women offering salah at Dargah, Hazratbal Srinagar on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. [FPK Photo/Mohammad Syeed Shawl]
A man, along with his son, poses for a picture as they return home following Eid prayers at Aali
Masjid Srinagar.[FPK Photo/Mohammad Syeed Shawl]
On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, people are seen buying Muslim skullcaps (taqiyah) ahead of
prayers in Srinagar. [FPK Photo/ Mohammad Syeed Shawl]
