Srinagar, July 05 (KNS): While extending his heartfelt Eid Greetings to the Muslim Ummah, Chairman Hurriyat (G) Syed Ali Geelani appealed for peaceful protest demonstration immediately after the Eid congregational prayers, against the surveillance of Imma (clerics), not banning the liquor in Kashmir, not releasing the political prisoners and harassment of the Jammu Musli.
He said that the Eid is although a day of happiness and blessings but the Kashmiri nation had so far missed the real spirit of this day because of the atrocities and the cruel behavior of the Indian occupational forces against the common people and the people of this troubled region are miserably suffering since last seven decades.
While appealing people to remember the destitute section of the society on the Eid, In a statement issued to KNS, Syed Ali Geelani said that the month of fasting has been termed as the month of mercy and sympathy and it highlights the miseries and sufferings of those people who have no meals to eat and no clothes to wear. We should not forget the families, orphans and widows of those people who have sacrificed their precious lives for the better future of their nation. We have to be extremely kind to the families who had miserably suffered during the ongoing freedom struggle of Kashmir.
While appealing the people to celebrate the Eid with austerity and simplicity and according to the Islamic principles, Syed Ali Geelani said that the Eid-ul-Fiter is the day of seeking forgiveness from the Almighty Allah and a Thanksgiving Day for the people.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelGeelani sahab also appealed people to stay away from any un-Islamic activity on this day and also keep their wards away from burning of fire crackers.
He said that the Islam teaches its followers a civilized and respectful life and commands to adopt a humble way of living.
Hurriyat (G) chairman expressed his deep sorrow over the not releasing of the political prisoners on the Eid and said that the PDP-BJP coalition government had adopted a very cruel attitude and the political prisoners are being continuously kept in illegal custody.
While criticizing the government for refusing to ban the liquor in the state, Syed Ali Geelani said that the alcohol is an ulcer for the society and it is rapidly consuming our younger generation and is snatching their mental as well as physical abilities.
While expressing his deep anguish over the surveillance of the Imma of the Masajids, increasing influence of the communal minded people in Jammu region and the harassment of the Jammu Musli, Syed Ali Geelani called for peaceful protest after the Eid prayers against the anti-Kashmir and anti-Muslim policies of the government. (KNS)