J&K: Mirwaiz backs US-Iran talks, hopes to ease West Asia crisisMirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed hope that US-Iran talks will bring relief to people in Iran, Lebanon, and Palestine. He condemned Israeli act...
11 Apr, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Mirwaiz says coercive policy of authorities cannot build viable peace in KashmirMirwaiz said that the reports of cases, chargesheets and arrests of Kashmiris by "multiple agencies operating here - SIA , CIK , cyber cell...
04 Apr, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Eid celebrations underway across Kashmir, Jama Masjid remains off-limits for prayersEid-ul-Fitr celebrations unfolded across Kashmir with immense joy. Thousands gathered at Hazratbal Shrine for prayers. However, authorities...
21 Mar, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Placed under house arrest, not allowed to offer Friday prayers: Kashmir's chief priest MirwaizKashmir's chief priest Mirwaiz Umar Farooq stated he is under house arrest. He claims security forces prevented him from reaching Jamia Mas...
20 Mar, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Mirwaiz says Jama Masjid in Kashmir locked on the lines of Masjid Al Aqsa on Youm-e-QudsAuthorities prevented prayers at Srinagar's Jama Masjid on Jumat-ul-Vida. Hundreds marched across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh for Youm-e-Qud...
13 Mar, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
Auqaf says authorities denied Shab-e-Barat prayer permission at Jama Masjid in KashmirAuthorities have denied permission for Shab-e-Barat prayers at Srinagar's historic Jama Masjid. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's movement has also bee...
03 Feb, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Authorities shut Jama Masjid on Lailat ul Qadr, Kashmiri Pandit Sangharsh Samiti asks is this normalcy?Authorities in Kashmir have barred Lailat-ul-Qadr prayers at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar, prompting widespread condemnation from p...
28 Mar, 2025, 08.25 AM IST
Stopping Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to address Friday congregation in Kashmir interference in religious affairs: AuqafAuthorities prevented Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from delivering Friday sermon at Srinagar's Jama Masjid for a third week. Locals criticized the m...
21 Dec, 2024, 07.43 AM IST
Put under house arrest, prevented from offering congregational prayers: Hurriyat chief Umar FarooqHurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest for the second consecutive Friday, preventing him from leadi...
13 Dec, 2024, 01.04 PM IST
Eid prayers disallowed at Srinagar's Jama Masjid 6th time in a rowLocal authorities in Srinagar denied permission for Eid prayers at the Jama Masjid for the sixth consecutive year, closing the gates and pl...
17 Jun, 2024, 01.12 PM IST
Jumat-ul-Vida not allowed in J&K Jama Masjid; Mirwaiz put under house arrestJammu and Kashmir authorities disallowed prayers at Jama Masjid in Srinagar for 5 years, including Jumat-ul-Vida prayers. Mirwaiz criticize...
05 Apr, 2024, 11.35 PM IST
Mirwaiz stopped again from addressing Friday congregation, hopeful of justice from court: AuqafThe Anjuman Auqaf which runs the affairs of Jama Masjid termed it as an ‘unjustified move’ and ‘a restriction on the fundamental rights’ of...
02 Mar, 2024, 08.39 AM IST
Clerics at Srinagar Jama Masjid allege meddling after prayers disallowedThe authorities had locked the gates of the Jama Masjid and scores of devotees who had come to offer prayers on Shab-e-Barat here were dive...
26 Feb, 2024, 11.45 PM IST
Prayers in Srinagar Jama Masjid disallowedThe administration also placed prominent Shia Cleric Aga Syed Mohammad Hadi under house arrest to scuttle any pro-palestinian protests. Las...
27 Oct, 2023, 11.45 PM IST
Kashmir: No Friday prayers at Jama Masjid, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq put under house arrestHowever, locals took out protests in favour of Palestine in Budgam in Kashmir and Kargil in Ladakh, demanding stoppage of Israel's operatio...
14 Oct, 2023, 02.59 PM IST
Baring Jumat ul Vida prayers at Jama Masjid attack on religious freedom in Kashmir: LocalsJumat ul Vida, is the last Friday of Ramadan, considered to be the holiest Friday of the Islamic calendar and is also celebrated as Yaum-al...
15 Apr, 2023, 06.13 AM IST
Authorities barred Shab-e-Barat prayers at Jama Masjid Srinagar: Mosque managing bodyThe Auqaf said it strongly protested the highhandedness of the authorities and dubbed the move as blatant interference and violation of rel...
08 Mar, 2023, 12.07 AM IST