Srinagar, Aug 28: The Friday following Eid-e-Milad-un Nabi (SAW) was celebrated with fervour with thousands of devotees offering congregational Friday prayers at Hazratbal shrine
The Hazratbal shrine, located on the banks of Dal Lake, witnessed a flow of devotees from different parts of Kashmir, who joined congregational prayers and religious gatherings amid recitations of Durood-o-Azkar.
The holy relic believed to be of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was displayed at the shrine, drawing devotees who offered prayers and sought blessings.
The atmosphere around Hazratbal remained deeply spiritual, with devotees filling the shrine premises and adjoining areas as religious scholars and preachers spoke about the life, teachings and message of the Prophet, stressing peace, compassion, brotherhood and mutual respect.
National Conference president and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah also joined the congregational prayers at Hazratbal along with thousands of devotees.
Besides Hazratbal, mosques and shrines across the Valley also saw large gatherings of worshippers.
Religious scholars delivered sermons about the life and teachings of the Prophet Mohammad (SAW), urging people to follow his path of kindness and humility.
Friday congregational prayers were also reported from other districts, including Bandipora, Baramulla, Kupwara, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam and Anantnag, where devotees participated in prayers and Milad programmes.
Several Milad gatherings, prayers and religious programmes were also held at mosques and shrines across Srinagar and other parts of the Valley.
IGP Kashmir Sujit Kumar reviewed security arrangements around Hazratbal and other key locations, with police and other security personnel deployed to facilitate the smooth and peaceful movement of devotees.
The district administration had made arrangements for the gathering, including medical facilities near the shrine, while Traffic Police implemented route plans and diversions to regulate vehicular movement in and around Hazratbal.