Srinagar, Jun 03 (KNS): The Department of Tourism Kashmir Sunday hosted a grand Iftar here at Zabarwan Park in which general public and tourism stakeholders from hotels, travel trade and houseboat associations participated in the large numbers.

Special invitations were extended to various schools, Yateem Trusts whose students also participated in good numbers.

The function started at 5:30 pm with congregational Asr Namaz at the Zabarwan Lawns.

The students made amazing recitation from verses of Holy Qur'an and also read various Naats till Iftar in the praise and glory for the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

Advisor to Governor Khurshid A Gania, Advisor to Governor K Skandan, Commissioner Secretary Tourism Rigzian Sampheal, Secretary JK Board of School Education Riyaz Ahmad, Director Tourism Kashmir Nisar Ahmad Wani, Director Command Area Development Mohammad Harun, Controller Legal Metrology J&K Ali Afsar Khan, MD JK Golf Development Authority Ghalib Mohiuddin Shah, representatives from media, besides all deputy Directors, Assistant Directors, senior officers of the tourism department participated in the function.

Advisor Gania interacted with the students and the general public during the event and expressed happiness over their participation in the event. (KNS)