Srinagar, February 27, 2025 – Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, chaired a key meeting in Srinagar to ensure comprehensive preparations for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. The gathering brought together representatives from various government departments, Waqf Board officers, and prominent Imams and Ulema from across the Kashmir Valley to coordinate efforts and finalize arrangements.
The meeting focused on ensuring that mosques and shrines under the Waqf Board’s oversight are fully equipped to accommodate worshippers during Ramadan. Discussions covered logistical support, infrastructure upgrades, and the facilitation of special prayers, with an emphasis on collaboration between departments to deliver seamless services.
Dr. Andrabi underscored the importance of readiness, drawing on recent efforts to enhance facilities at religious sites, including new infrastructure projects and improved sanitation.
The session follows a similar conclave held in Jammu on February 24, where Dr. Andrabi urged religious leaders to promote unity and focus on spiritual teachings during the holy month. Her leadership has been marked by a push for transparency and modernization within the Waqf Board, initiatives that have gained attention amid broader administrative efforts to support religious observances in the region.
With Ramadan nearing, the Waqf Board’s proactive steps align with the Jammu and Kashmir administration’s broader commitment to ensuring essential services, as echoed by Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bidhuri’s recent assurances of uninterrupted power and water supply. Further details from today’s meeting are expected to be shared soon, solidifying plans for a smooth and spiritually enriching Ramadan for the valley’s residents.