SRINAGAR, Jan 17 : The holy occasion of Shab-e-Miraj was observed across the Kashmir Valley on Friday night with deep devotion and solemnity, as night-long prayers resonated in mosques and shrines despite the winter chill.
According to news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS), Devotees gathered in large numbers at places of worship to offer special prayers, seeking peace, prosperity for humanity, and forgiveness.
The main congregation was held at the Hazratbal Shrine on the banks of Dal Lake, which houses a revered relic of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Thousands of worshippers from across the region, clad in warm clothing, attended the prayers. Religious scholars emphasized the significance of Shab-e-Miraj, which commemorates the Prophet’s ascension to heaven.
As per news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS), Emotional scenes were witnessed at Hazratbal, with devotees raising their hands in supplication. Similar prayers and sermons on the importance of the night were held at nearly all major shrines and local mosques throughout Kashmir.
Authorities ensured necessary arrangements for the smooth conduct of the night-long prayers. Earlier on Friday, the traffic department had also implemented measures to facilitate the orderly movement of vehicles around key religious sites. (KNS)
