{"id":251736,"date":"2020-03-05T10:56:58","date_gmt":"2020-03-05T05:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=251736"},"modified":"2020-03-05T10:56:58","modified_gmt":"2020-03-05T05:56:58","slug":"sonehri-masjid-opens-its-doors-to-women-after-25-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/sonehri-masjid-opens-its-doors-to-women-after-25-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Sonehri Masjid Opens its Doors to Women After 25 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"

After two decades of concealment, Peshawar’s historic Sonehri Masjid (Golden Mosque) reopened its doors to women worshipers. Which means that women can now perform their congregation prayers with better security.<\/p>\n

The authorities have also put up a banner outside the mosque which reads,<\/p>\n

\u201cWomen are now welcomed to offer Friday prayer at Sunheri Masjid.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

\n

ALSO READ<\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia Bans Selfies in Makkah and Medina<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

The Reason Behind its Closure<\/h3>\n

Twenty five years ago, when terrorist attacks and riots were on the rise, dozens of them took place near the mosque. This led to the authorities closing it down for women for security purposes.<\/p>\n

In 2016, 16 people were killed and many were severely injured in a bomb blast which further led to its closure.<\/p>\n

With improved law and order situation in the city, the authorities have now decided to open so that women can comfortably come and offer their prayers.<\/p>\n

This move is being highly praised by the public on social media as it discourages the patriarchal views about places like mosques from where women are excluded.<\/p>\n

\n

Great news! Peahawar\u2019s sunehri masjid (Golden Mosque) is open for women now after 25 years – women can now go and offer friday prayers there. \u263a\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/U7CNGVlvYR<\/a><\/p>\n

— Shiffa Z. Yousafzai (@Shiffa_ZY) March 1, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n