Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 20 : Governor N. N. Vohra and Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today greeted the people on the commencement of the holy month of Ramzan and hoped that this auspicious occasion would be a harbinger of sustained peace, amity, communal harmony, brotherhood, progress and prosperity in the State.
In a message, the Governor said that the holy month of Ramzan is a period dedicated to fasting, service and prayers and highlights the values of patience, self-restraint, tolerance and austerity, which promote feelings of compassion and respect for others.
The Governor prayed for the well-being of the people of the State.
In his message on the eve of the beginning of 9th month of Islamic Calendar Ramdan being observed as the month of fast by Muslims across the globe, the Chief Minister said that the holy month provides us occasion to seek Allah’s munificence and forgiveness.
“This is the opportunity for the subjects of Allah to re-dedicate themselves as His true faithfuls by observing fast, offering prayers till late night, extending compassion and kindness to people and showing highest degree of tolerance not only in respect of eating food and drinking water but by renunciation of all activities leading to sin and harming humanity”, he said.
Extending good wishes to the people especially Muslims, the Chief Minister expressed the hope that while seeking blessings of Almighty during the holy month they will also pray for the peace and development in the State.
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