Srinagar: Braving bitter cold, tens of thousands of devotees from across the Kashmir valley converged at the historic Hazratbal shrine on the outskirts of city as Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi (SAW) was celebrated with religious fervor and zeal on Tuesday.
City correspondent said thousands of men, women and children thronged the shrine, also known as Dargah Sharif and Asar-e-Sherief, all through the day to have glimpses of the holy relics of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), displayed five times after every prayer at the shrine today.
Nearly thirty thousand people alone converged at the shrine this morning and had glimpses of relics after Fajr prayers despite overhead cloud cover.
Most of people were seen folding their hands while some had tears trickling down their faces as they prayed to have their wishes fulfilled on the occasion, marked to celebrate the day when Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (SAW) made his descent on earth.
People also offered ‘Durud’ (praises of the Prophet) and recited Holy Quran last night at the shrine for atonement of their sins.
Besides Hazratbal, congregational prayers were also held at Asarisharif Kalashpora, Jenab Sahib Soura, Lal Bazar, Punjura Shopian, Khiram Sirhama Anantnag (Islamabad), Seer Hamdan Kaba Marg Qaimoh Ahmshrief Bandipora and Hazrat Janbaz Wali (RA) Baramulla.
Nightlong prayers were held across the Valley where clerics threw light on the pious life of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
On the occasion, a festive look prevailed for the past several days as various Masjids and shrines in the city and elsewhere, besides various commercial malls in the civil lines areas were decked out with lights.
Meanwhile, traffic cops remained on their toes throughout the day to man traffic to the shrine that poured virtually from all parts of the valley.
Sources said that nearly 1000 private transport vehicles and State Road Transport Corporation buses ferried the devotees to and from Hazratbal while the authorities had enforced one-way traffic system to ensure smooth movement. From Lal Chowk, all buses were allowed to visit Hazratbal via Hawal and Lal Bazar routes while those coming from Hazratbal to the city plied via Rainawari.
Authorities also had made elaborate arrangements on the occasion including erection of tents for medical aid at several places along the streets for the devotees.
People were also spotted distributing special drinks to the devotees while some offered specially cooked Kashmiri rice locally known as ‘Tahri.’
Pertinently, the holy relics will be displayed at the shrines for next three days including Friday.
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