Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) celebrated with religious fervor

Most of the worshipers, however, were aghast over improper arrangements by Waqf Board like non-availability of heating system and hot water for ablution. Many people, including women, complained that thieves gave them a tough time as they stole mobile phones, ornaments and cash.
Hundreds of people had reached the shrine Saturday evening to participate in the night long prayers and to have a first glimpse of holy relic that was displayed after Fajr (pre-dawn) prayers. Thousands of people gathered at the shrine to offer congregational afternoon prayers and to have glimpse of holy relic. The shrine was pleasantly decorated.
Special arrangements were put in place by Traffic Police for smooth movement of people to and from the shrine. Besides private and public transport, State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) had made arrangements for ferrying devotees. Divisional administration had made arrangements of security and other necessary facilities.
The devotees got emotional and raised their hands for prayers reciting Quranic verses and Duroods while having the glimpse of holy relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) after Zuhr congregational prayers.
Various religious, social, business and political organizations had erected banners on roads and shops outside Hazratbal shrine, greeting people on the occasion while local traders decorated the markets and announced discount on various items.
The devotees, who had gone for night long stay and those who reached the shrine at afternoon prayers expressed their anger against Waqf Board for improper arrangements. “Inside the shrine, there were sufficient arrangements, but outside it was difficult to stay. Many of my relatives were outside and they faced lot of difficulties due to intense cold,” said Muzamil Rather, a resident of Pampore town of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
Many other devotees complained that in absence of hot water they had to face a tough time. “Hundreds of devotees performed ablution with cold water as Waqf Board had made no arrangements for hot water,” said Saira, a women devotee from old city.
Talking to Greater Kashmir, Vice-Chairman Waqf Board, M Y Qadri said that they had made special arrangements for the devotees to ensure smooth conduct of congregational prayers. “As far as complaints regarding non-availability of hot water for ablution, that is not possible. We had managed 14 gas heaters for the pilgrims who had assembled in the premises of the shrine,” said Qadri.
Meanwhile, special congregational prayers were also organised at other revered shrines of Kashmir like Jenab Sahab Soura, Asar-e-Sharif Shahri Kalashpora, Khanqah-e-Maula, Ziarat Hazrat Dastgeer Sahab (RA), Syed Yaqoob Sahab (RA) Sonwar, Khawaja Naqshband Sahab (RA) and Ziarat Makhdoom Sahib (RA). Similar prayers were also held at Masjids and shrines in Islamabad (Anantnag) mainly at Jamia Masjid Reshi Sahab, Khiram Sirhama, Kaba Marg, Dooru and Seer Hamdan.
Milad processions held across J&K:
A car procession was taken out by Karwan-i-Islami led by Maulana Ghulam Rasool Hami here. Moulana Hami highlighted the need of following the footsteps of Prophet (SAW) and stressed on unity among Muslims. This car procession passed through Karan Nagar, Shaheedganj, Batamaloo, Maloora, HMT and culminated at Tregam, Shadipora.
A Milad procession was also led by Moulana Maqsood Sahib that started from Jamia Masjid Zewan Bala which passed through various areas in which small children also participated.
Similar processions were reported from Ganderbal, Bandipora, Pulwama, Shopian, Tangmarg, Anantnag, Beerwah, Kangan, Sumbal, Hajin and other places.
Moulana Abdul Rashid Dawoodi of Saut-ul-Awlia also led a huge Milad procession at Islamabad. In Pulwama, a massive Milad procession was taken out under the banner of J&K Ahle-Sunnah Wal Jamaat. In Budgam, prayers were held throughout the day at Ziyarat of Hazrat Syed Hussain Simnani (RA) and Charar-e-Sharief.
Thousands of people offered prayers at Masjids and shrines in Islamabad (Anantnag) mainly at Jamia Masjid Reshi Sahab, Khiram Sirhama, Kaba Marg, Dooru and Seer Hamdan. People also took out Milad processions from other parts of the district.
Eid Milad-U-Nabi (SAW) was celebrated in Baramulla with great zeal and enthusiasm. Thousands of people from different areas of the district assembled at the shrine of Syed Janbaz Wali at Khanpora this morning where from a huge procession was taken out. The devotees while reciting Quranic verses marched through the main chowk of the town and later the march culminated at Dargah-e-Aalia old town Baramulla. Several scholars while addressing the gathering said that the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is the only way to lead a better life. The event in Baramulla was jointly organized by Jamiat Ahli Sunnah and Tahqeeqate Imam Ahmad Raza Baramulla. The chairman Idara Tahqeeqate Ahmad Raza Baramulla, Khursheed Ahmad Shah, thanked people for making the event memorable.
Kargil:
In Kargil, thousands of people celebrated Eid Milad-u-Nabi (SAW) in the town. While speaking in Jamia Masjid Hanfia Kargil, the Imam stressed for unity among Muslims.
Jammu:
A Seerat Conference was held at Idgah in Jammu. The day long Seerat Conference was organised by Anjuman Islah-Ul- Muslimeen, Jammu.  The conference was presided over by Vice President All India Muslim Personal Board, Dr. Kalab-E-Sadiq. A large number of people besides religious scholars participated in the conference. The clerics on the occasion threw light on the teachings and working of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and through their sermons impressed upon the people to be united and follow the teaching of Prophet (SAW).
In Bhaderwah, people took out procession from the historic Jamia Masjid which passed through various roads and streets of Bhaderwah town in which various prominent Muslim scholars made their speeches and threw light on the teachings and working of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).