SRINAGARAhead of Eid-Adha, Manoj Sinha, the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, offered prayers at the famous Dargah Hazratbal in Srinagar. According to officials, Sinha oversaw plans for electricity, sanitation and water supply for the pilgrims who would offer Eid prayers at the holy shrine opposite the famous Dal Lake.
Taking stock of the arrangements, Sinha interacted with the public and directed the officials to provide hassle-free services for the devotees. The LG was accompanied by J&K Waqf Board Chairman Darkshan Andrabi and other senior officials.
Thousands of devotees visit the Hazratbal shrine on auspicious dates in the Islamic calendar, which believe that it houses the holy relic of Moi-e-Muqadas, the beard of the Prophet Muhammad. Taking to Twitter, Sinha said that the festival teaches people to be kind, charitable and work. For the greater good of humanity.
“Payed at Dargah Hazratbal. Reviewed the arrangements being made for the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Zuha which teaches us to be kind, benevolent and work for the greater good of humanity. Happiness to the people of Jammu and Kashmir And prayed for prosperity. UT,” LG wrote on Twitter.
Earlier on June 30, LG Manoj Sinha had flagged off the Amarnath Yatra. It holds a special place among the followers of Hinduism among others.