Rehan Qayoom Mir
Srinagar, Sep 6: Streets of Kashmir on Saturday transformed into rivers of devotion as people of all ages, from small children to young adults and the elderly, including women, joined the Eid-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) rallies held across the Valley.
From the crowded markets of Srinagar to the quiet hamlets of North and South Kashmir, Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) processions filled every corner, carrying the colours of faith, love and unity.
According to reports, children were at the heart of the celebrations. Wearing green headbands and with Islamic flags painted on their faces, they marched with tiny steps but immense spirit, drawing smiles from elders and parents alike.
The melodious recitation of naats, gave the processions a rhythm of innocence and reverence.
In Srinagar’s Alamgari Bazar, flags fluttered above rooftops as crowds swelled. The air was fragrant with rose water.
Abdul Rashid, a father watching his 9-year-old wave a green banner taller than himself, said his son insisted on painting the flag on his cheek today, as it made him feel part of something bigger.
Similar scenes unfolded in Anantnag, Baramulla, Pulwama, Budgam, Kupwara, and other districts. Villages that usually echo with silence in the evenings reverberated with loudspeakers praising the Prophet (SAW).
Homes were decorated with lights, mosques adorned with banners, and shops offered free sweets and bread to passersby.
“This love has been carried through centuries,” said Mohammad Yaseen, an elderly participant in Srinagar. “Seeing children lead today shows our devotion will never fade.”
Notably, the processions were not only spiritual but also social gatherings. Neighbours met on the streets, women watched from balconies, and travellers paused to join the chants. In some areas, local volunteers managed traffic, offered food, and maintained discipline, blending service with faith.
