SRINAGAR: Thousands of devotees across Kashmir thronged the Hazratbal Shrine here on the Friday following Eid-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) to have glimpses of the Holy relic.
While the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was observed on Sunday, devotees in the Valley also observe Friday following Eid-e-Milad with fervor. The Milad celebrations started on 1st Rabi-ul-Aawal of the Islamic calendar in Kashmir and ended on Friday.
While religious congregations were held at different shrines across the Valley, the main gathering was at Hazratbal shrine here that houses the Holy relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The holy relic was displayed after each prayer at the shrine, while as the religious heads threw light on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) during the Friday sermon.
Officials said the congregational Friday prayers at Hazratbal shrine were joined by one lakh devotees that included children and women to catch the glimpse of the Holy relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Authorities had made special arrangements to facilitate movement of devotees to the shrine. Hundreds of private and SRTC vehicles ferried the devotees. Official sources said that besides transport, arrangements of power, drinking water, medical aid camps and sanitation were made for the convenience of people.
“A joint control room was also set up at Hazratbal for maintaining coordination between various departments engaged with the Milad celebrations,” they said.
Besides Hazratbal, there were reports of congregational prayers from scores of areas of valley.
Reports said that congregational prayers were also held at Asarisharif Kalashpora, Jenab Sahab Soura, Lal Bazar, Pinjoora Shopian, Khiram Sirhama in Anantnag, Seer Hamadan, Kaba Marg Qaimoh, Khanqahi Faiz Panah Trial and Aham Sharief Bandipora in North Kashmir.
