Srinagar: All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday appealed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir living across the divide to observe the Jummatul Vida (Last Friday of Ramadhan-ul-Mubarak, May 7, 2021) as Youm-ul-Quds and Youm-e-Kashmir.
In a statement, APHC said that the illegal occupation of Masjid Al Aqsa (the first Qibla of Muslims and the third holiest site in Islam) by Israel continues, as does the urgent need for the resolution of the Kashmir issue as per the wishes and aspirations of its people. “So as per tradition people should observe this day seeking peaceful resolution of these pressing and just demands.”
APHC added that as the deadly pandemic rages prayers and supplications should be made in excess on this day pleading to the almighty for deliverance from this deadly pandemic and safety of humankind
Sajad Lone greets people on Jumat-ul-Vida, asks people to hold spl prayers for end to pandemic
Srinagar: Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone has felicitated the people on the auspicious occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida, urging the Muslims to hold special prayers for the end of the prevalent pandemic across the globe.
Lone in his message of felicitation said that Jumat- ul-Vida, the last Friday of Ramadan is the best day of the year and Muslims have a firm belief that prayers held on this day are accepted by Almighty Allah. “We pray for Humanity and its betterment- end of all sufferings and hardships and end of the prevalent pandemic which is changing all equations at large,” Lone said.
The PC Chairman further urged people to avoid large gatherings and attending congregational prayers in closed spaces. He has further requested them to follow COVID-19 SOPs for the greater common good.
Urging the administration to ensure all essential supplies are made available to the masses sans hindrance, Lone said that keeping the sanctity of the sacred days of Ramadan in mind, the administration amidst the ongoing lockdown must ensure uninterrupted, gas, kerosene, water, and power supplies especially to far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir.
