The largest gathering was observed at Asar-e-Sharief Hazratbal, housing the holy relic of the Prophet Muhammad(SAW), where thousands of devotees including men, women and children participated in night long prayers “Shab Khawani” during which special prayers were offered.
Soon after the first prayer of the day Fajr namaz was offered at the Hazratbal shrine, a priest displayed the Moie-e-Muqadas or Holy relic of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was displayed at Hazratbal before the devotees on the occasion.
Emotional scenes were witnessed when the holy relic after every prayer for the two days at the shrine and on the following Friday.
Similar night long prayers were also held at various places of the Kashmir valley including Jenab Sahib Soura in downtown Srinagar.
Milad processions were taken out at various parts of the Valley to highlight the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
In a tweet, the LG said, “Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Milad-un-Nabi. The life of Prophet Muhammad inspires us to follow the path of righteousness and strengthen the values of love and peace.”
He further added, “May his teachings of universal brotherhood and service to humanity guide us towards kindness, unity, and harmony.”
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah and several other political leaders have also greeted the people on the auspicious occasion.The authorities and the Waqf Board had made elaborate arrangements for the devotees at Hazratbal Shrine on the occasion.
