SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat has conveyed warmest wishes to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.

The DC in his message extended his good wishes to the people on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.

He said that Eid ul Adha is a great occasion for sharing happiness especially with the poor and needy. He said this is also the holy occasion of imbibing the spirit of sincerity and truthfulness in our hearts and minds, besides spreading the feelings of love, compassion and affection among fellow human beings.

The DC said the holy occasion also reminds people of the great sacrifice by the Prophets of Islam Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and his beloved son Hazrat Ismail (AS) who proved their loyalty, allegiance and faith in the Almighty.

The DC prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of the entire Jammu and Kashmir and also called for remembering the poorer sections of the society and making them integral part of the celebration.