Summary:
On the first night, namaz is not offered, but the Holy Quran is recited which is heard while standing. It is quite likely that some local residents panicked on seeing a large group of people gathered at the venue.” Wednesday was not the first time when namaz was offered there and so no ‘new tradition’ was started. But Wednesday night was different as a large group arrived there to offer prayers. The situation turned tense when members of the two communities confronted each other over the choice of venue..