Governor, CM greet people on Jumat-ul-Vida

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Aug 1: N. N. Vohra, Governor, has conveyed his warm greetings to the people on the occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida and expressed the hope that this auspicious occasion would be a harbinger of communal harmony, peace, progress and prosperity in the State.
In his message of greetings, the Governor prayed for the well-being and happiness of the people of the State.
Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah in his message on the eve of Jumat-ul-Vida has highlighted the significance of the day for Muslims observing fast and controlling human instincts to please Allah and seek his forgiveness and blessings.
Omar said that Jumat-ul-Vida is the occasion of expressing gratitude to Almighty for his unabated munificence, blessings and benevolence showered on the mankind. “This is the day for the fast observing people to thank Allah for giving them courage and determination to conquer thirst, hunger, anger, emotion and repulse influences of evils, and be kind to all showing special attention to the needy and poor”, he said, adding that the day is for observing special prayers for peace and prosperity for entire humanity.
The Chief Minister prayed for peace and prosperity of the State and the country and well-being of the people and wished Jumat-ul-Vida to be harbinger of peace in the world.