With the Union government allowing opening of religious places with certain restrictions, the historical Jumma Masjid here witnessed people coming over to offer prayers on Monday. Built in 1578 by Ali Adil Shah, the masjid is believed to be biggest in South India having capacity to accommodate around 3,000 persons inside the masjid and almost double in the open area inside the building. “Following the government orders we have started offering prayers in the masjid,” said Mohammed Yusuf Kazi, Chief Imam of the mosque. “We have removed all carpets.”Normally around 300 persons offer namaz daily in a single row. After which the same number of people will offer prayers in three rows.” Wearing face mask has been made mandatory.

Source: The Hindu June 08, 2020 10:03 UTC