Azad Jammu and Kashmir celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr with religious fervor

MIRPUR: Like the rest of Pakistan, Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated across Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday with religious fervor and gaiety.

The largest Eid gathering was held at central Eidgah and central Mosques in the State’s capital town where Ulema in their sermons highlighted the significance of the sanctified festival in the backdrop of the Islamic history.

Meanwhile, thousands of Muslims thronged to various Eidgahs, shrines and Masajid in all 10 districts of AJK this morning to offer Eid prayers.

On the occasion, imams prayed for upholding of the teachings of Islam, promotion of peace, unity, integrity and harmony among the Muslim Ummah.

Elaborate arrangements were made by the divisional and districts administrations at all three divisional and district headquarters for celebrations of Eid festival across the liberated territory.

Meanwhile, in occupied Jammu & Kashmir, clashes erupted between Kashmiri youth and Indian occupying forces at several places post Eid prayers in which scores of youth, engaged in the Kashmir freedom struggle, sustained injuries, says a report reaching here Wednesday night from across the line of control.

Clashes broke out in Sopore and Kupwara Wednesday morning that continued till evening during which armed Indian occupational forces used tear gas canisters to disperse the agitating youth, the reports said adding that details are awaited.