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Friday following Eid-e-Milad observed across Kashmir with religious fervour

Srinagar, Sept 12 (UNI) The Friday following Eid-e-Milad marking the culmination of a weeklong festival celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad was observed across Kashmir with religious fervour and devotion.
The Hazratbal shrine, nestled on the banks of the iconic Dal Lake, witnessed the largest congregation as tens of thousands of worshippers thronged the revered shrine. The atmosphere turned emotional when the holy relic of the Prophet was displayed, a centuries old tradition that continues to draw the faithful from every corner of the Valley.
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his father, Farooq Abdullah, joined the Friday congregation at Hazratbal. “Chief Minister paid obeisance and offered prayers at Dargah Hazratbal on the occasion of Friday following Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), praying for peace, harmony and prosperity in J&K,” Office of Chief Minister said on X.
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