Dr Farooq, Omar Abdullah offer Friday prayers at Hazratbal Shrine

Srinagar,  Mar 28: National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today offered Friday congregational prayers on the sacred occasion of Jumat-Ul-Vida at Hazratbal Shrine, a press release said.

The duo joined thousands of devotees on the occasion, praying for lasting peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir. In his message the NC Ppresident said, “I take this opportunity to extend my warmest greetings to people on Jumat Ul Vida. This day is unique in assuring the blessings of Allah in abundance. Today when the Muslims gather in mosques and engage themselves in prayers, they should pray for everlasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir. The day is indeed a highly significant day endowed with great spiritual importance. I pray to the Almighty to accept the penance and fasting of ours and bestow his choicest blessings on all of  us.”

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in his message said, “I hope that the day acts as harbringer of peace and prosperity in J&K. On this occasion, we ask for forgiveness from Allah Almighty. This day exhorts people to be good to all and sincerely abide by the injunctions laid down in the Holy book of Quran.”