Srinagar, March 21 -- A large number of people gathered at the Dargah Hazratbal Shrine on Saturday in Srinagar to offer namaz on the occassion of Eid al-Fitr. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) chief Farooq Abdullah also joined the crowd.

Speaking to reporters, the CM said that Eid namaz was offered peacefully in Jammu and Kashmir, but unfortunately, permission was not granted to offer namaz in Jamia Masjid Srinagar.

"I extend heartfelt greetings to everyone. This Eid is being celebrated at a time when the entire nation is worried, and a war is going on. I prayed that this illegal war that has been imposed on our people by the US and Israel end soon, and peace be reinstated. May...