Fayaz Bukhari
Srinagar, Feb 1: Over 1.5 lakh people today offered Friday prayers at Hazratbal shrine on the occasion of Friday following Eid-e-Milad, to have glimpse of holy relic of Prophet Mohammad (SAW).
People across the State offered special prayers in Masjids and Shrines to celebrate the Friday following Milad, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
The biggest congregation of the Friday following Milad was witnessed at the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar on the banks of Dal lake where over 1.5 lakh of people offered prayers and had glimpse of the holy relic of Prophet Mohammad (SAW).
The devotees from across Kashmir valley despite cold wave conditions offered prayers at Hazratbal and had a glimpse of the holy relic that was displayed after the five prayers throughout the day today.
Emotional scenes were witnessed at Hazratbal shrine and over 1.5 lakh people with large number of women were seen weeping while having a glimpse of the holy relic. Majority of the devotees broke down and prayed for peace, progress and prosperity on this occasion.
The inclement weather failed to dampen the spirits of the people and over 1.5 lakh visited Hazratbal shrine. Government departments including Health and CAPD Department had set up stalls for the convenience of the devotees in Hazratbal.
The Divisional Administration had made elaborate arrangements for the devotees and State Road Transport Corporation was running special bus service from Lal Chowk to the Hazratbal shrine for the devotees. Additional buses were also being run on other Rural routes to facilitate the movement of the devotees.
Friday following Milad congregations were also held in the Srinagar city at Jenab Saheb-Soura, Asar Sharief-Kalashpora, Syed Saheb-Sonwar and Lal Bazar. Firday following Milad congregations were also held at Makhama-Beerwah in district Budgam, Pinjoora in district Shopian and Khiram-Sirhama in Anatnnag.
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