Srinagar,24-Mar ; On the first Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, all the Mosques in and around Srinagar city witnessed heavy rush of Muslims, who assembled to offer afternoon prayers.With heads bowed in obeisance and palms cupped in supplication, they prayed to the Almighty for welfare and for peace and social harmony.People in dozens were seen offering prayers on the roads outside the several mosques, in view of heavy rush on the first Friday of Ramadan. The Mosque committees had made proper arrangements for smooth conduct of prayers.Congregational prayers were also held at the two biggest religious places of Kashmir — Dargah Hazratbal on the banks of Dal Lake and Jamia Masjid at Nowhatta in the old city. A crowd was seen in markers where shops were burgeoning with essential items and foods consumed during the holy month. “A significant rush was observed in Srinagar markets. People purchased dates, dry fruits, fresh fruits and essential items,” said Aijaz Ahmad, a Srinagar resident.Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, based on the appearance of the moon, which Muslims follow across the world for their Islamic rituals.
