Kashmir celebrates Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi at Hazratbal shrine, but faces criticism from Hurriyat Conference chairman for lack of official holiday.

Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, marking Prophet Muhammad's birth, was celebrated on September 17 in Kashmir with great enthusiasm, particularly at the Hazratbal shrine, where thousands joined night-long prayers. Similar events occurred throughout the region. Despite this, the Jammu and Kashmir Government faced criticism from Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq for not designating an official holiday, which he deemed disrespectful to the Muslim community.

September 18, 2024
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