Srinagar, May 26 (KNS) : On the eve of Eid-ul-Adha, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq extended heartfelt greetings to the Muslim Ummah and prayed that Almighty Allah accepts the prayers, sacrifices and ibadaat of the people.
In his Eid message, Mirwaiz said that this Eid is being observed in a sombre atmosphere following the deeply tragic incident involving a minor girl in Budgam, which has not only shaken the conscience of the people of Kashmir but has also left society in deep shock and grief.
Mirwaiz said that the heartbreaking incident raises serious questions for society and calls for introspection about the direction in which society is heading.
He said that he had intended to personally visit Budgam to offer condolences and express solidarity with the bereaved family, but was placed under house arrest by the authorities and denied permission to visit, which he described as deeply unfortunate.
Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe said that even basic humanitarian gestures of sympathy and condolence were being prevented.
Mirwaiz said that Eid teaches the values of sacrifice, compassion, empathy and standing with one another during difficult times. He appealed to people to remember in their prayers all those who remain in jails and are separated from their families.
Praying for peace and wellbeing, Mirwaiz said that may Allah grant society peace, safety, mercy and forgiveness, and guide people collectively and individually towards building a better and more compassionate society. (KNS).