Srinagar, 26 Aug (KNS) : The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Wednesday visited the revered Asar-e-Sharif Dargah Hazratbal Shrine on the auspicious occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) and offered Zuhr prayers.

The duo along with thousands of devotees were also blessed with the opportunity to have the Ziyarat of the Holy Relic of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). They prayed for lasting peace, prosperity and development in Jammu and Kashmir, rest of the world particularly the warn torn West Asia.

Interacting with devotees after the prayers, Dr Farooq underscored the importance of unity, solidarity and compassion in confronting the challenges of the present times. He said Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) holds immense spiritual and historical significance for Muslims as it commemorates the blessed birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

He said the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) guided humanity away from ignorance, oppression, prejudice and moral degradation, and bestowed upon mankind universal values of monotheism, justice, brotherhood, equality and compassion, thereby transforming the course of human history.

Dr Farooq said Hazratbal has always remained a symbol of peace, spirituality and devotion for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

“In these difficult times, we must hold firmly to our shared values and stand by one another with faith, sacrifice and compassion,” he said.

Meanwhile, the duo also visited the refreshment camp set up by the National Conference Zadibal Constituency. They were accompanied by MLA Zadibal and Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq.(KNS)