For example, the Islamic funeral prayer should be recited only by members of the Muslim faith, though respectful observers are welcome. Both men and women are expected to dress modestly ...

Soon after the Mirwaiz’s office -Mirwaiz Manzil- announced that his funeral prayer will be held at Srinagar’s Grand Mosque after the Dhuhr or midday Islamic prayers, a strong police contingent ...

Most of the local residents were breaking their daylong fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan ... community elder Alam Khan, and joint funeral prayers were to be held for the victims ...