SRINAGAR- Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), is being celebrated with religious fervour across Kashmir Valley. The largest congregation is expected to be held at Hazratbal shrine. The devotees would have a glimpse of the holy relic after every prayer.
Besides Hazratbal, large congregational prayers are expected to be held at Khanqah-e-Maula, Jamia Masjid Srinagar, Asarisharif Kalashpora, Jenab Sahib Soura, Lal Bazar, Pinjura Shopian, Khiram Sirhama Anantnag, Seer Hamdan, Kaba Marg Qaimoh, Ahmshrief Bandipora and Ziyarat Hazrat Janbaz Wali Baramulla.
A festive look prevailed in Srinagar for the past several days as many markets and thoroughfares were decorated and illuminated with florescent lights while religious flags and buntings were hoisted atop many buildings and vehicles to celebrate the birth day of the prophet.
Thousands of devotees flocked to Hazratbal shrine on the eve of Milad.
Devotees converged at the shrine that houses the holy relic of the holy Prophet for Shab Khwani or night long prayers.
People offered prayers and recited Durud (praises of the Prophet) at the shrine for atonement of their sins. People could be seen engrossed in prayers while seeking refuge in Almighty Allah’s greatness.
Similar religious congregations were held across the length and breadth of the Kashmir Valley. Reports of Milad functions have come from major Khanqah’s and shrines including Khanqah-e-Maula, Asar Sharief Lal Bazar, Jenab Saheb Soura, Kalashpora, Syed Sahib-Sonwar, Shopian, Makhama-Beerwah and other places located across the Kashmir Valley.
In South Kashmir, thousands of people offer prayers at Masjids and Shrines mainly at Jamia Masjid Reshi Sahab, Khiram Sirhama, Kaba Marg, Dooru and Seer Hamdan while in north Kashmir Milad procession will be taken out at various places.
Special arrangements were put in place by Traffic Police for smooth movement of people to and from the shrine.
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