Mosque in Allahabad High Court premises to be demolished in 3 months, SC refused to consider it as Waqf property, asks Waqf Board to seek another land from UP govt
The traps have also been put up to maintain communal harmony in the region. "Halwaiyan Mosque in Aligarh is covered with tarpaulin ahead of Holi festival. It is happening for the last 4-5 years to ensure that colors don’t splash on the walls of the mosque," said Haji Mohammad Iqbal, caretaker of the mosque.
The mosque currently has a Wazu (ablution) tap and a sizeable prayer floor that is visible from the outside. Advocate Sharma stated that the mosque in the street was originally a Brahmin Hindu's home that was bought and converted into a mosque.
Saidabad Shahi Masjid was built on Public Works Department land and causing hindrances in widening the road. It is believed that the mosque was built by Afghan invader Sher Shah Suri.