The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to multiple government officials and institutions in response to a petition highlighting “inappropriate” video recordings taking place within the premises of Faisal Mosque.
According to the petition, various videos circulating on social media show individuals recording content inside the mosque while wearing what he argued were “inappropriate clothes”, and in some cases, dancing.
The petitioner argued that such acts violate the sanctity and dignity of the mosque and offend the religious sentiments of the public.
The petitioner emphasised that the recording of such content within a place of worship was also a breach of Article 20 of the Constitution, which guarantees religious freedom and the right to practice one’s faith in peace and respect.
Despite submitting written complaints to the mosque administration, the deputy commissioner of Islamabad, and the chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), no action was taken to address the issue, the petitioner claimed.
During the hearing on Monday, the judge asked whom the court should direct for action in this matter.
The petitioner’s lawyer responded that several parties, including those in charge of Faisal Mosque, had been named in the petition.
In response, the IHC issued formal notices to all relevant parties and asked them to submit their replies.