Srinagar, Mar 12: Jumat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramzan, will be observed across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said Jumat-ul-Vida will fall on March 13 this year, as the following Friday may coincide with Eid-ul-Fitr.

Meanwhile, Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid held a meeting chaired by Mirwaiz Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to finalise arrangements for Jumat-ul-Vida, Shab-e-Qadr and Eid-ul-Fitr.

The Auqaf expressed hope that authorities will allow congregational prayers and religious gatherings at the historic Jamia Masjid in the old city after nearly seven years.

It said coordination will be ensured with concerned government departments to facilitate smooth conduct of prayers—(KNO)