News Topic:Mosques
Kashmir
Historic Bazar Masjid hosts large Friday prayers despite devastating fire
The historic Bazar Masjid, despite being reduced to ashes in the massive blaze earlier this week, has yet again witnessed a huge rush of devotees.
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Kashmir
Prayers in Kashmir mosques for Turkey-Syria earthquake victims
Special prayers were organized in all the major mosques, shrines and imambarahs of the valley for those who lost their lives in the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake.
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Politics
Mehbooba Mufti accuses Centre of bias over closure of shrines, mosques
Former J-K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said preventing people from offering prayers at mosques in Kashmir shows the Government of India’s “disrespect”.
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Religion
All mosques, shrines to remain open for prayers: Wakf Board
The Wakf Board on Wednesday said that the Masjids and shrines have not been closed for prayers in the Valley,
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