Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Mirwaiz delivers first sermon after 4 years of his house detention

Chairman of the Hurriyat Conference (M), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, stated on Friday that although many see J&K as a territorial issue, it is actually a humanitarian one that must be resolved through dialogue. He also expressed regret that despite advocating…

Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti reacts after the release of Mirwaiz Umar

Srinagar: Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, both former chief ministers, hailed Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s release from house detention on Friday. Omar stated that the Jamia Masjid’s Friday sermon will now be the focus of attention while as Mehbooba Mufti tweeted…

After four years of gap, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq to lead Friday prayers at historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar

After a four-year hiatus, the current Hurriyat Chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq will preside over Friday prayers at the revered Jamia Masjid Nowhatta in Srinagar, according to official sources. It is reported that the government made the choice following careful consideration…