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flag Thousands prayed at Srinagar’s Jama Masjid during Ramadan’s final Friday, but the chief cleric was barred from leading prayers due to house arrest.

flag Thousands attended Friday prayers at Srinagar’s Jama Masjid, the first major gathering in seven years, marking the final Friday of Ramadan. flag However, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the region’s top cleric, remained under house arrest and was barred from delivering his customary sermon for the third consecutive week. flag Authorities blocked access to his home with police and concertina wire, citing security concerns, though no formal orders were issued. flag The mosque was also closed on Monday for Shab-e-Qadr, a key religious night. flag Critics called the restrictions a violation of religious rights, while officials said they were preventive measures amid past unrest. flag Eid-ul-Fitr greetings were extended by top leaders as Ramadan ended.

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