Srinagar, Dec 1: “Eid-e-Milad”, the observance of birthday of Islamic Prophet Muhammad, was
celebrated on Friday with religious fervor and gaiety in the Kashmir valley and
Ladakh region.
Governor N N Vohra, Chief Miniser Mehboba Mufti, president
and working president of National Conference (NC) Dr Farooq Abdullah, Omar
Abdullah, Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief G A Mir, religious and
separatist leaders have greeted people on the occasion. Director General of
Police (DGP) Dr S P Vaid and Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Munir
Ahmad Khan too have hoped that this auspicious occasion would be the harbinger
of peace, prosperity and progress and further strengthen social harmony in the
state.
Braving chilly weather lakhs of people, including women and children, joined the night-long in mosques, shrines, Khankhas and other religious places in the Kashmir valley.
The main congregation was organised at Hazratbal shrine, which houses the Holy Relic of Prophet, on the bank of Dal Lake. Despite coldest night at minus 2.9 degree, thousands of people, who had come from different parts of the valley and outside, joined night-long prayers at Hazratbal shrine. Immediately after "Fajr" (morning prayers) devotees had glimpse of Holy Relic of Prophet. The process will continue after every prayers today and tomorrow.
The authorities had made all arrangements, including transport, medical, power and water, for the devotees. The State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) also operated a good number of vehicles for devotees, particularly from city to Hazratbal. The traffic police had announced traffic plan for reaching Hazratbal from different parts of the valley to avoid any traffic jam.
Large number of vendors, including those selling eatables, had also set up their stalls near the shrine. A number of government departments had also set up their camps for devotees.
Similar congregations were also organised at other religious place, including Asar-e-Sharief Shehre Kalashpora, Soura and Kabai Marg.
In a message of greetings, the Governor observed that Islam teaches one the values of brotherhood, simplicity, compassion and morality, all of which need to be vigorously inculcated in today’s trouble torn world. The Governor has prayed for the well-being and happiness of the people of the state.
Ms Mufti has greeted the people of the state on the auspicious occasion.
In her message of felicitation, Ms Mehbooba prayed that the auspicious occasion proves to be a harbinger of harmony, peace, progress and prosperity in the state. “It’s an occasion to seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah and blessings for the entire mankind”, she said.
The Chief Minister said in the present-day world, marred by conflicts and discord, there is a dire need to practice firmly and promote the teachings of holy Prophet of Mercy in which lies the solution to all problems of mankind. Ms Mehbooba has prayed for the well-being and happiness of the people of the state. UNI
Braving chilly weather lakhs of people, including women and children, joined the night-long in mosques, shrines, Khankhas and other religious places in the Kashmir valley.
The main congregation was organised at Hazratbal shrine, which houses the Holy Relic of Prophet, on the bank of Dal Lake. Despite coldest night at minus 2.9 degree, thousands of people, who had come from different parts of the valley and outside, joined night-long prayers at Hazratbal shrine. Immediately after "Fajr" (morning prayers) devotees had glimpse of Holy Relic of Prophet. The process will continue after every prayers today and tomorrow.
The authorities had made all arrangements, including transport, medical, power and water, for the devotees. The State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) also operated a good number of vehicles for devotees, particularly from city to Hazratbal. The traffic police had announced traffic plan for reaching Hazratbal from different parts of the valley to avoid any traffic jam.
Large number of vendors, including those selling eatables, had also set up their stalls near the shrine. A number of government departments had also set up their camps for devotees.
Similar congregations were also organised at other religious place, including Asar-e-Sharief Shehre Kalashpora, Soura and Kabai Marg.
In a message of greetings, the Governor observed that Islam teaches one the values of brotherhood, simplicity, compassion and morality, all of which need to be vigorously inculcated in today’s trouble torn world. The Governor has prayed for the well-being and happiness of the people of the state.
Ms Mufti has greeted the people of the state on the auspicious occasion.
In her message of felicitation, Ms Mehbooba prayed that the auspicious occasion proves to be a harbinger of harmony, peace, progress and prosperity in the state. “It’s an occasion to seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah and blessings for the entire mankind”, she said.
The Chief Minister said in the present-day world, marred by conflicts and discord, there is a dire need to practice firmly and promote the teachings of holy Prophet of Mercy in which lies the solution to all problems of mankind. Ms Mehbooba has prayed for the well-being and happiness of the people of the state. UNI
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