Kishtwar, August 12:

Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated with religious fervor,  gaiety and in a peaceful environment in district Kishtwar.

The Muslim brethren thronged local mosques and performed Nimaz-e-Eid and prayed for peace, development and prosperity of the district Kishtwar as well as the state.

Elaborate necessary arrangements including security and other arrangements were made by the district and police administration forsmooth celebrations of Eid festival.

Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Angrez Singh Rana, SSPKishtwar, Dr. Harmeet Singh Mehta, ADC Kishtwar, Pawan Parihar, Addl.SPKishtwar, Nasir Ahmed, Tehsildar Kishtwar, Parmod Kumar, Officers from Army,CRPF, RAF were also present on the occasion and exchanged Eid greetings withMuslim brethren and prayed for peace, tranquility, integrity, communal harmonyand brotherhood in the district as well as in the State.