Prayer: What is the ruling on starting a second Friday prayer too close to an existing one?

Practical Laws of Islam as per the teachings of Imam Khamenei

Prayer: What is the ruling on starting a second Friday prayer too close to an existing one?

English:

Question #620:

In one of the cities of Pakistan there has been a Friday prayer for nearly 40 years. Now a person has started another one without taking into consideration the necessary shar‘ī distance between the two congregations. This has created a conflict between the people who come for prayers. What are the shar‘ī ruling regarding this act?

Answer #620:

It is not permissible for one to create such a situation, thereby causing a conflict and separation between believers, especially when it is related to the Friday prayer which is a sign of Islam and shows the strength and unity of Muslims.

-Imam Khamenei, Practical Laws of Islam, Importance and Conditions of Prayer