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Amarnath Yatra 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreak

JAMMU — Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu, Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), presided over the 38th Board Meeting held here on...

Offer five mandatory, Taraweeh prayers at home in Ramadhan: Grand Mufti

Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Tuesday while referring to the Kashmir’s youth said that there is no need to be annoyed and getting disheartened due to the fast spread of pandemic COVID-19 as there will a dawn of peace soon that will take away all form of “worries from the distressed Valleyites.”

No large gatherings on Shab-e-Barat eve in Kashmir: DC Srinagar

SRINAGAR — The Srinagar administration on Tuesday imposed ban on holding any religious congregation in the district on the occasion of Shab-e-Baraat (night of...

COVID-19: Saudi asks Muslims to hold off Hajj plans

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Hajj minister asked Muslims on Tuesday to temporarily defer preparations for the annual pilgrimage amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic.Earlier...

COVID-19: For the first time, no Friday prayers held in J&K mosques

SRINAGAR — For the first time in history, no congregational prayers were held on Friday across Jammu and Kashmir in wake of the deadly Coronavirus...

Only 2 to 3 young people should offer obligatory prayers in mosques: Grand Mufti

SRINAGAR — Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-Ul-Islam today asked the people to strictly adhere to health advisory of government and offer...

COVID-19: Offer prayers at home, AeA Jamia Masjid Srinagar appeals

SRINAGAR — In the light of Islamic teachings and as is a precedent in Islamic history during such times, Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid appeals...

No closure of Masjids, Friday sermons for five minutes only: Kashmir’s Grand Mufti

SRINAGAR — Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Saturday said Valley's clergy in a unanimous decision has decided not to close masjids for Friday congregational...

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