Srinagar: Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad, was celebrated throughout the Kashmir valley and Ladakh region with full reverence, devotion, religious fervour and gaiety today.
Despite severe cold due to snowfall, night-long special prayers were held in mosques, khankhas, Jamia Masjids and other shrines in the Valley and Ladakh region.
However, the main function was held at Hazratbal shrine, which houses the Holy Relic of Prophet Mohammad, on the bank of famed Dal Lake.
The authorities had made all arrangements for the devotees visiting the Hazratbal shrine, where thousands of people participated in the prayers despite snowfall and cold.
The devotees had the glimpse of Holy Relic after the morning prayers this morning and this process will continue after every prayer today.
Similar prayers were also held at Shahari Kalashpora shrine, Jenab Sahib Soura, Khiram Srihama and Panjoora Shopian.
Religious scholars, ulmas, separatist leaders and mainstream politicians have greeted people on the occasion.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has also felicitated people on the occasion and wishing them happiness and prosperity.
The Chief Minister said ‘the birthday of Holy Prophet Mohammad provides us opportunity to pray and seek forgiveness and blessings from the Almighty for the entire mankind.’ ‘Let the day be harbinger of peace and development for the State and the Country’, he prayed.
Mr Abdullah also visited Hazratbal shrine yesterday and reviewed the arrangements put in place by the administration and the Waqf Board for devotees.
The Chief Minister paid obeisance at the shrine, prayed for peace and prosperity of the state and interacted with Zaireen.
He directed the Waqf Board and the officers of divisional administration to ensure all facilities to Zaireen during Milad days.
He laid stress on ensuring cleanliness, power and water supply and adequate transport for the people.
Mr Abdullah also received briefs about the arrangements made for Milad-un-Nabi and development programmes under implementation in the area for beautification and upgradation of facilities, at a meeting of Waqf Board there. (KMW News)
