Archive · 24 Jul 2026
SC to hear Muslim plea on alternative namaz site near Bhojshala
There is a disagreement between the Muslim community and the Madhya Pradesh government about where to hold Friday prayers.
The Muslim side wants a place near the Bhojshala complex, but the government has suggested a site that they say is too far away.
The Supreme Court will hear this case on July 29 to decide where the prayers can be held.
The Muslim side says the suggested site is 1.3 km away, while the government says it's only 900 meters.
The court has asked the government to find a closer spot for the prayers.
The Supreme Court will hear the Muslim side's plea on July 29 regarding the location of an alternative site for Friday prayers near the Bhojshala complex.
The Muslim side argues that the alternative site is 1.3 km away, making it inconvenient for prayers.
The Madhya Pradesh government claims the alternative site is only 900 meters away.
The court has directed the government to identify a nearer spot for the prayers.
The disputed Bhojshala complex has been declared a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati by the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
- Who
- Muslim side and Madhya Pradesh Government
- What
- Dispute over the location of an alternative site for Friday prayers near the Bhojshala complex
- When
- Next hearing on July 29
- Where
- Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The Muslim side seeks a site near the Bhojshala complex for offering Friday prayers, while the government has identified a site they consider too far.
Muslim Side
Madhya Pradesh Government
Distance of Alternative Site
Muslim Side
The alternative site is 1.3 km away from the Bhojshala complex, making it inconvenient for Friday prayers.
Madhya Pradesh Government
The alternative site is only 900 meters away from the Bhojshala complex.
- Location
- Dhar, Madhya Pradesh
- Disputed Site
- Bhojshala complex
- Alternative Site Distance
- 1.3 km (Muslim side) / 900 meters (Government)
- Prayer Time
- 1 pm to 3 pm on Fridays
- Next Hearing Date
- July 29