Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Grants Friday Namaz at Dhar Site
The Supreme Court of India said it was okay for Muslims to pray on a piece of land next to a disputed shrine in Dhar, a town in Madhya Pradesh.
The court told the state to set up a place for prayers every Friday from 1 pm to 3 pm.
The local government got the security and other arrangements ready.
On Friday, people from the Muslim community came to pray and thanked the court, the government, and everyone who helped.
The court also said the community and the state could pick a different spot later if they want.
Supreme Court allowed Friday Namaz on land near the Bhojshala complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
Court directed the state to hold prayers every Friday from 1 pm to 3 pm on the identified plot.
District administration arranged security and other necessary measures for the prayers.
Muslim community members held the first prayers on Friday, expressing gratitude to the court and administration.
Court said the state and community could choose another suitable location in the future.
- Who
- Muslim community members, Supreme Court of India, district administration
- What
- Held Friday Namaz on land near the Bhojshala complex after a Supreme Court order
- When
- Friday, July 31, 2026
- Where
- Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- To allow peaceful prayers following the court’s directive
- Supreme Court Order
- Allow Friday Namaz on identified land
- Prayer Time
- 1 pm – 3 pm every Friday
- Location
- Land near Bhojshala/Kamal Maula complex, Dhar
- Date of First Prayer
- July 31, 2026
- Participants
- Muslim community, district administration