Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board ordered the revival of ‘Shab-Khawani’ night-long prayers at all shrines in J&K on Tuesday and directed the authorities to put in place all necessary arrangements.
An order issued by Executive Magistrate, Tehsildar of J&K Waqf Board, Srinagar, Ishtiyaq Mohi-ud-din said that the night prayer which was observed with great religious fervor and zeal, preferably on the intervening night of Thursday-Friday was discontinued due to unrest and will be revived.
"The Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board has desired that given the improvement in overall law and order situation in the UT, the practice shall be resumed to restore the sanctity and religious fervor associated with Shab-Khawani," the order said.
“Now, therefore, the general public is hereby informed that "Shab-Khawani" is being restored at all shrines of Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board and shall be preferably observed on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday.
However, it can also be observed on any other night of the week depending upon the local custom and past practice.
Executive Officers/ Administrators and the staff posted at shrines are hereby directed to put in place all necessary arrangements to ensure "Shab-Khawani" is observed in a peaceful and serene environment.
They shall give wide publicity through public notices and announcements to generate awareness among the devotees in this regard,” the order reads.
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