Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, June, 05:
Former Minister and senior Congress leader Raman Bhalla has conveyed warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the joyous and auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. In a message of felicitations, Bhalla expressed the hope that this auspicious occasion would be the harbinger of peace, progress, prosperity and happiness and would strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, brotherhood and amity, which are the hallmarks of J&K’s glorious pluralistic traditions.
He prayed for the well-being of the people of the State. In this regard Bhalla visited various Eidgahs including Malik Market in Narwal, Macca Masjid in Bathindi and Digiana.
In his greetings message on the holy occasion, he highlighted the essence of Eid and said that this Day is to address the needs of poor and share Eid-bliss with them. Bhalla said that the spirit behind the observance of Eid-ul-Fitr is to express our thanks to Almighty for giving us the courage to observe fast in the month of Ramdhan and rededicate ourselves to the path of truthfulness, sincerity, self-control, patience and human dignity. Bhalla asked Muslim brethren don’t forget needy and destitute sections of the society and extend helping hand towards them while celebrating the Eid. He appealed them to pray for peace, prosperity and welfare of State while offering Eid prayers. He said the month of Ramadhan teaches us the lesson of compassionate, equality and tolerance, adding that our common objective must be to work for economic development of destitute and weaker sections of the society.
Bhalla said the fasting observed during Ramadan reaffirms the spirit of charity and generosity and highlights the feelings of empathy.” He said the celebrations marking the end of the Ramadan fasting foster peace and harmony and reflect the true spirit of our composite culture. “May this festival unite all humanity in a common bond of understanding and inspire us all to work tirelessly towards building a harmonious, peaceful and prosperous society,” he prayed.
