Historic Eidgah renamed after Shah-e-Hamadan
STATE TIMES NEWS
SRINAGAR: Chairperson J&K Waqf Board, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi on Wednesday announced the Waqf Board decision of naming the historic Eidgah at Srinagar on the name of Shah-e-Hamadan (RA) and laid the foundation stone for the new state of art Minber being constructed by Waqf Board.
Accompanied by the Board Members Dr Ghulaam Nabi Haleem and Syed Mohammad Hussain Haqqani and the Waqf Magistrate Ishtiyaq Mohiuddin, Dr Andrabi announced that the grandeur and majesty of this place will be restored by the Waqf Board in phased manner.
“Eidgah has remained the centre for religious gatherings for centuries and now we need to restore its importance again. After the completion of the state of art Mimber, Board will take steps for levelling and beautification of entire Eidgah ground. All required developmental works will be taken up soon”, said Waqf Board Chairperson.
She said that this land was acquired by paying the ‘Laal-e-Badakshan’ in kind and we have the responsibility of making it the real jewel in the crown of the historic city of Srinagar. Dr Andrabi laid the foundation stone after a brief religious ceremony of quranic recitation followed by darood-o-dua by the religious scholars. A huge gathering of local public was also present on the occasion.
While speaking to media after the event, Dr Darakhshan said, “The stillness of Eidgah will soon end with the message of peace and harmony for whole of humanity from this historic place will resonate in all directions. This place will regain its importance and the message of spiritual excellence and peacefulness will echo from here”.
Dr Andrabi thanked the people for their cooperation and support to Waqf Board.