Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) being celebrated with religious fervour

Srinagar, Oct 8: Thousands of devotees are expected to throng Hazratbal and others shrine here and elsewhere on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) on Sunday.
Besides Hazratbal, special congregational prayers expected at Janab Sahib Soura, Asar-i-Sharif Shahri Kalashpora, Lal Bazar, Khanqah-i-Maula, Ziarat Hazrat Dastgeer Sahib (RA), Syed Yaqoob Sahab (RA) Sonwar, Khawaja Naqshband Sahab (RA) and Ziarat Makhdoom Sahib (RA). Hundreds of people thronged the Hazratbal and other shrines for night long prayers on the occasion.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, his advisor, politicians and police officers greeted the people on the eve of Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW).
In a message, the Lt Governor said, “On the auspicious occasion of Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), the birthday of the Holy Prophet, I convey my greetings and good wishes to all. The Holy Prophet showed us the path of compassion, love and righteous living. May his teachings of universal love and compassion guide each one of us to live in harmony and unity and bring peace, prosperity and happiness to all”.
In his greetings, Advisor Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar said that the message of universal brotherhood, compassion, tolerance and service to humanity preached by Prophet guides and inspires us all to live a righteous and productive life.
The Advisor also prayed for the progress and prosperity of entire Jammu and Kashmir.
National Conference President, Member of Parliament from Srinagar Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah felicitated people on the auspicious observance of Eid-ul-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW).
In their separate messages, Dr. Farooq and Omar Abdullah said Eid-ul-Milad is an occasion to dedicate ourselves to the teachings of our beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) in letter and spirit and work tirelessly towards helping those in need. Both leaders prayed for peace and stability in Jammu & Kashmir.
Mehbooba Mufti, PDP Chief said: “May Allah SWT accept our prayers & bless us all with happiness & peace on this auspicious day.”
Director General of Police J&K, Dilbag Singh also conveyed heartiest wishes to the people of the J&K and members of Police and families on the auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi(SAW).
In his message, the DGP prayed for joy and happiness.
He expressed hope that this occasion would be the harbinger of peace, progress, prosperity and happiness and would strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, brotherhood and amity, which are the hallmarks of J&K’s glorious pluralistic traditions.
Additional Director General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar also extended warm greetings on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad to the people of Kashmir.
“On the auspicious occasion of Eid Milad, ADGP Kashmir extends warm greetings and prays for the peace and prosperity for the people across Kashmir,” he said in a statement to GNS.
SSP Srinagar Rakesh Balwal (IPS) wished all citizens on the auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Milad. He extends his greetings on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad to the people of Srinagar by praying for peace, prosperity and brotherhood of all on this auspicious day. (GNS)