Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 25: Waqf Board chairperson, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi today said extensive arrangements have been put in place for Eid-ul-Azha prayers across Jammu and Kashmir and urged people not to throw sacrificial waste on roads and public places.
Speaking after a review meeting with civil and security officials regarding Eid arrangements, Andrabi said the Waqf Board had coordinated with the administration to ensure smooth conduct of Eid prayers at mosques, shrines and Eidgahs across the Union Territory. Click here to watch video
“All officers were called for Eid arrangements because major Eid gatherings take place at mosques, shrines and Eidgahs across J&K. Without coordination with the administration, these arrangements are impossible,” she said.
Andrabi said the largest Eid gathering in Srinagar is expected at Hazratbal, while arrangements have also been reviewed for other major shrines including Dastgeer Sahib Shrine, Hazrat Sultan-ul-Arifeen Shrine and Charar-e-Sharif.
“We are confident that devotees and visitors will not face any difficulty during Eid prayers. Both the Waqf and the administration have made all necessary arrangements,” she said.
Responding to concerns over disposal of sacrificial remains during Eid-ul-Azha, Andrabi said the issue had been discussed seriously with the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) and appealed to people to avoid throwing animal waste on streets. “Skin, bones, heads and legs should not be thrown on roads. It spreads filth and affects the environment. People should bury such waste properly in pits or designated places,” she said.
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