Bhalla visits Eidgah, exchanges greetings; prays for peace & prosperity
27/06/2017
JAMMU, June 26: Former Minister and senior Congress leader Raman Bhalla today joined Eid celebrations with Muslim brethren marking the culmination of holy month of Ramzan with traditional religious fervour and gaiety.
The biggest congregation was held at Jama Masjid, Khatin Ka Talab where a large number of Muslims offered Eid Namaz and held special prayers for peace and prosperity of the State. On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, Bhalla visited Malik Market, Bathindi, Karayani Talab and Digiana Eidgahs and exchanged Eid greetings with Muslim brethren on Eid-ul-Fitr. Interacting with the Muslim brethren, former Minister said that this joyous occasion would be a harbinger of communal harmony, brotherhood and amity, which are the hallmark of the State's glorious pluralistic behaviour.
He appealed the people to help in restoring peace and normalcy in the State. Bhalla stated Eid is an occasion to rededicate ourselves to the teachings of Islam and preaching's of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
"Let us all pledge today to work unitedly for the peace, prosperity and well being of the State and its people", said Bhalla.
He further said that the day symbolizes love, compassion and kindness.
He asserted that Eid-ul-Fitr reminds us of our responsibility towards poor and needy and inculcates the spirit of sharing happiness and joy with everyone. He maintained that Islam teaches peace, brotherhood, amity and love besides tolerance and patience.
He said that spirit behind the observance of Eid-ul-Fitr is to express our thanks to Almighty for giving us the courage to observe fast in the month of Ramdhan and rededicate ourselves to the path of truthfulness, sincerity, self-control, patience and human dignity. Bhalla extending Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to all hope that the festival may strengthen an unflinching faith in unity and common destiny.
"May this joyous occasion, which marks the culmination of the period of fasting and prayer during the Holy month of Ramzan, bring happiness, peace and prosperity and be an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to serve humanity," he added.
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