Srinagar, 12 Jun (KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice President, Omar Abdullah Wednesday felicitated people on the auspicious occasion of Urs of Hazrat Ameer-e-Kabeer, Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA) and prayed for peace and prosperity in J&K.

Dr. Farooq while highlighting unparalleled contributions and legacy of Ameer-e-Kabeer said his role in spreading education, enlightenment and peace in the state formed the bedrock of the society’s cultural and religious identity.

He said it was because of Shah-e-Hamdan’s vision that the state became a hub of handicrafts of global fame and repute. “He is credited with building numerous mosques; he bought land at various places across Kashmir and bequeathed it to Muslims. His relentless service in the field of Islamic learning and socio-political emancipation of the downtrodden is matchless,” he said.

“He encouraged people to live a life of piety and discipline and stressed that the real devotion of the Almighty was in the service of a suffering man.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe exhorted people to overcome pride, anger, and greed. There is a lot which the new generation can imbibe from his life and teachings.”

Omar while greeting people on the annual Urs, said “Ours is a society that has been fashioned by the teachings of great Sufis, sages and mystics. The impact of Hazrat Shah Hamadan (RA) on our lives is profound. We should make it a point to introduce our new generation to the life and teachings of such great seers. I extend my warm greetings to people on the auspicious occasion, hoping it brings much needed peace, prosperity and tranquility to the beleaguered lives of the people in J&K,” he said.

Meanwhile senior party leaders including Ali Muhammad Sagar, Mustafa Kamal, Nasir Aslam Wani, Tanvir Sadiq, Party MPs Mian Altaf, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi; Mubarak Gul, Shameema Firdous North, South and central zone functionaries also greeted people on the occasion.(KNS)