Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Waqaf Board has decided to decided to name Srinagar’s Eidgah in the name of the great saint Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA) popularly known as Amer-i-Kabir and Shah-e-Hamdan.
The decision was made public by Chairperson Waqf Board, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi while laying the foundation stone for the new state of art Mimber being constructed by the Waqf Board.
Dr Andrabi announced that the grandeur and majesty of this place will be restored by the Waqf Board in a 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 leveling and beautification of the 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 of Mimber after a brief religious ceremony of Quranic recitation followed by Darood-o-dua by the religious scholars.
While speaking to the media after the event, Dr Andrabi said, “The stillness of Eidgah will soon end with the message of peace and harmony for the whole of humanity resonating in all directions. This place will regain its importance and the message of spiritual excellence and peacefulness will echo from here.”
