Srinagar, Mar 27: Chairperson of Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi today inaugurated the newly constructed Mimber at the historic Eidgah in Srinagar.
An event was organised by the Board for this significant inauguration. This construction was started by the Board a few months ago and Waqf Chairperson expressed her pleasure on the completion of the project.
“Development of Eidgah and restoration of its glory is our dream project and the construction of Mimber is the significant part of it”, said Dr Andrabi. “We have to develop this place as per the needs of the times. Despite the opposition from many vested interests, we continued with our mission of making J&K Waqf Board the most ideal Board in whole of the country.” she said.
Dr Darakshan said streamlining of the management system ensured transparancy and accountability which resulted in the work output. The work is evident in shrines and Waqf managed assets throughout J&K,” she said.
Waqf Chairperson was accompanied by the members of Waqf Board Syed Mohammed Hussain, Dr Ghulam Nabi Haleem, Imam of Jamia Masjid Srinagar Mufti Ghulam Rasool, Imam of Hazratbal shrine Maulana Riyazul Haq, Waqf Board Executive Magistrate Ishtiaq Mohiuddin, Executive Engineer Qazi Mushtaq Ahmad & others.
BJP District President Srinagar Advocate Sheikh Salman was also present among many prominent citizens of Srinagar. Speaking to media, Dr Andrabi said that the Board has plans to continue the infrastructural development at all important places throughout J&K.
