Barring stray protests, Eid-al-Adha prayers peaceful in J-K: Authorities

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Press Trust of India Srinagar/Jammu
Last Updated : Aug 12 2019 | 4:30 PM IST

Barring stray protests, Eid-al-Adha prayers on Monday morning at various mosques in Jammu and Kashmir concluded peacefully, officials said, but the festive buzz was missing with curfew-like restrictions in place across the state.

According to the Union Home Ministry, people came out in good numbers to offer Eid prayers and 'namaz' was offered at prominent mosques in Srinagar and Shopian.

The authorities had on Sunday said people would be allowed to visit neighbourhood mosques to offer prayers.

Rohit Kansal, principal secretary and official spokesperson of Jammu and Kashmir governor, said, "The Eid 'namaz' passed off peacefully in mosques across the state. Three stray protests took place but no one was injured."

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First Published: Aug 12 2019 | 4:30 PM IST

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