Dr Darakhshan lays foundation stone of masjid

Srinagar, Oct 24: Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of the J&K Waqf Board, today laid foundation for the new grand masjid in the campus of Jenab Sahib Soura in Srinagar.

According to a press release, the masjid will be a high tech construction with very high standards. The lay out of the masjid was finalised by J&K Waqf Board in consultation with the local people. Dr Darakhshan later visited Dargah Hazratbal and laid the foundation for new Sanitary Complex for females in the Campus.

She addressed a gathering of locals in Jinab Sahib Soura after the foundation laying ceremony and thanked the people for their support to the Board in paving the way for this new construction. "The very old masjid here was not safe and on the demand of the people of the area, the new masjid lay out was finalised and approved," said Darakhshan.

I am happy that in the presence of the local representatives, we have begun the work today," said Darakhshan.