Friday prayers at Srinagar's historic Jamia Masjid from August 6

The Anjuman Auqaf, however, clarified that as per the guidelines of medical experts, the worshippers will take precautionary measures and strictly adhere to Covid guidelines during the Friday and daily prayers.

Srinagar: The historic Jamia Masjid of Srinagar will be opened for Friday congregational prayers from August 6, 2021. The mosque was closed on April 28 in the wake of rising coronavirus cases in the Valley.

Under the auspices of the Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid Srinagar, the cleaning of the central grand mosque was carried out in which the employees and staff of the Auqaf actively participated, Auqaf said in a statement.

It further said, "Due to continuous unfavourable conditions and lockdown in view COVID-19 pandemic, the Jamia Masjid Srinagar was closed for Friday prayers for a long time."

"Since the Covid positive cases have slowed down and Friday prayers are now being offered in all central mosques, Khanqahs, shrines and Imambaras of Jammu and Kashmir; Friday prayers will be offered on coming Jumma (August 6) in Jama Masjid Srinagar," the statement read.

The Anjuman Auqaf, however, clarified that as per the guidelines of medical experts, the worshippers will take precautionary measures and strictly adhere to Covid guidelines during the Friday and daily prayers.