Nuzhat Mushtaq
Srinagar: The birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Ji was celebrated with religious fervor across Kashmir valley on Friday.
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The biggest gathering was held at the Gurudwara Chatti Patshahi in the Rainawari area of old Srinagar.
Special prayers were offered for the peace, stability, and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir and the whole of India during the occasion.
The celebrations were held in other parts of the Valley as well, including Tral, Baramulla, and Pulwama.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha in a X post said, “Greetings on the Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Guruji’s teachings of brotherhood, love & sacrifice inspire us to lead a righteous life & strengthen the bond of unity. May all of us strive to follow his noble teachings & rededicate ourselves to humanity & social equality.”
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also extended greetings on the occasion of Gurpurab.
In a X post he said, “Happy Gurpurab to everyone celebrating today. May the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev ji continue to inspire & guide actions to make the world a better place. Gurpurab diyaan laakh laakh vadhaeeyaan.”
Meanwhile, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah, Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti, Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Nalin Prabhat, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri and Inspector General of Police Kashmir V K Birdi and other leaders and social activists also extended their greetings to the Sikh community on the occasion.
All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina while extending his greetings on the occasion said that people should follow the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji so that his message of love and peace percolates down.