Speaking to media persons in Srinagar, Mufti Bashir-ud-Din said: "I had decided not to comment on the forthcoming musical concert in Srinagar and leave the decision to the people whether they approve of such activities or not."

"But, I have been approached by many religious, social and civil society groups on the issue and I personally feel holding of such musical shows sends out the wrong signal that the people of Kashmir are prosperous and have the leisure to participate in such high profile events," he said.

Mufti Bashir-ud-Din said: "Since Kashmir is a disputed area, the holding of such a concert would definitely send a wrong signal to the outside world."

"I, therefore, appeal to the honourable German ambassador to reconsider the decision and instead spend on helping education, healthcare and economy of Kashmiri people," he said.

Earlier this year, the Grand Mufti issued a decree against the First all girl musical band of Kashmir (Pragaash) due to which the girls disbanded it.

The Veteran Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani and the Hurriyat (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq have already opposed the concert.

Celebrated Mumbai-born conductor Zubin Mehta is set to perform at the historic Shalimar Bagh in the Kashmir Valley.