Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday expressed surprise that Eid prayers were not allowed at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar.

Abdullah said that it is unfortunate that Eid prayers were not allowed at Jamia Masjid. "I thought they were allowing the prayers there. The government is saying that situation is peaceful. Then why are they not allowing the prayers," Abdullah told reporters after offering Eid prayers at the Hazratbal mosque in Srinagar.