Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 14: Eid Milad-un-Nabi was celebrated with religious fervour across Kashmir valley today with special prayers held at different shrines and Masjids of the valley, especially at Hazratbal Shrine.
Thousands of devotees thronged on the special occasion of birthday of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to Hazratbal Shrine which houses the relics of the last prophet of Islam.
As part of the celebration special prayers were offered after afternoon congregational prayers at Hazratbal shrine and devotees were eagerly waiting to have the glimpse of holy relics.
The clerics addressed gathering and threw light on the life of Holy Prophet (SAW) and His teachings.
Special congregational prayers and processions were held at Janab Sahab 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).
Reports said special prayers were also offered at Masjids and shrines in Anantnag mainly at Jamia Masjid Reshi Sahab, Khiram Sirhama, Kaba Marg, Dooru and Seer Hamdan.
On the occasion, buildings and shrines in the city were decorated with colourful buntings, banners and fancy lights.
Despite biting cold, night long prayers were held at different shrines.
Scores of volunteer organizations were seen busy in managing the public affairs at different shrines.
The Divisional Administration had made special transport facilities from all the routes leading to different shrines especially Hazratbal shrine.
Apart from shrines, special ‘Naatia Mushairas’ and quiz programmes on Seerat-e-Mustafa (SAW) were held at different places.
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