No loudspeakers in Mosques, Darghas between 10 pm to 6 am: Waqf Board
India
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2021, 9:17 [IST]
Bengaluru, Mar 17: In an order with far-reaching implications, the Karnataka State Board of Waqf has issued a circular to all the mosques and dargahs (mausoleums) in the state not to use loudspeakers between 10 pm and 6 am, saying the ambient noise level around these structures has deleterious effects on human health and the psychological well-being of people .
In the circular dated March 9, the board said, The loudspeakers shall not be used at night time, which shall mean from 10 pm to 6 am.
Further underlining the silence zones , the circular said any violation will be liable for penalty.