Srinagar, August 17, 2026 (Umar Malik): Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson Dr. Syed Darakhshan Andrabi visited the historic Naqshband Sahib Shrine in Srinagar and reviewed arrangements ahead of the religious observance of Khwaja Digar.
During her visit, Dr. Andrabi inspected arrangements related to cleanliness and sanitation, mats and carpeting, prayer areas, lighting, movement and access arrangements, devotee facilities and the overall preparedness of the shrine.
She also interacted with Waqf Board officers and staff present at the shrine and directed them to ensure that all facilities were properly maintained so that devotees could offer their prayers in a peaceful, clean and dignified environment.
The Chairperson further inspected the interior and exterior areas of the shrine and reviewed facilities arranged for devotees. Her personal presence on the ground reflected the Waqf Board’s emphasis on direct supervision, accountability and efficient management during important religious occasions.
Following the preparations, Khwaja Digar prayers were offered peacefully, with a large number of devotees participating with religious devotion and reverence.
Dr. Andrabi’s visit reaffirmed the Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board’s commitment to preserving the sanctity, improving cleanliness, maintaining religious places and enhancing facilities for devotees.
The Waqf Board remains committed to preserving the sanctity of religious places across Jammu & Kashmir and providing better facilities to devotees visiting shrines under its management.
