SrinagarJune 2 (KNS): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the twin occasions of Mela Kheer Bhawani and the annual Urs of Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA), popularly known as Shah-e-Hamdaan (RA).

On the occasion of the Urs of Shah-e-Hamdaan (RA), Omar Abdullah paid tributes to the revered Sufi saint, remembering his immense contribution to the spiritual and cultural life of Kashmir. He underlined the saint’s message of peace, love, and brotherhood, and acknowledged his role in introducing and nurturing traditional crafts that are now vital to Kashmir’s identity and economy.

In his message for Mela Kheer Bhawani, the Chief Minister highlighted the festival’s significance as a symbol of communal harmony and brotherhood, reflective of the pluralistic ethos that has long defined Jammu and Kashmir.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe said such events reinforce unity and the shared cultural heritage of the region. He expressed hope for peace, progress, and prosperity across the state and called upon all communities to continue strengthening the bonds of mutual respect and coexistence.

The Chief Minister expressed hope for the return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley with dignity and honour and prayed for lasting peace and holistic development in Jammu and Kashmir.(KNS)