Srinagar: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his cabinet colleagues have extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, which is being observed tomorrow.
In his message, the LG said: “On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all. Eid-ul-Azha celebrates the spirit of sacrifice, unity, and brotherhood. The sacred occasion serves as a reminder for humanity to embrace the eternal values of love, compassion and forgiveness. May this Eid usher in joy, peace and prosperity in everyone’s life.”
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in his message, conveyed his heartfelt felicitations to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and beyond. He said that Eid-ul-Azha symbolizes the spirit of sacrifice, compassion, generosity and obedience to the will of Almighty Allah.
Recalling the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and the unwavering obedience of his son Hazrat Ismail (peace be upon him), the chief minister said that the occasion teaches humanity the values of faith, devotion, patience and submission to the command of Allah. He said their exemplary legacy continues to inspire people to uphold righteousness, selflessness and compassion in their lives.
The chief minister expressed hope that the festival would further strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, communal harmony and mutual respect among people. He urged people to remember the underprivileged and needy during the celebrations and share the joy of the occasion with them.
Omar Abdullah also prayed for peace, prosperity and wellbeing of the people and wished that the auspicious occasion brings happiness and blessings to every household.
