Budgam, April 14: Baisakhi festival was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Sikh community in the Kashmir valley for the second consecutive day, the celebrations took place at Gurudwara Guru Nanak Charan Asthan in Beerwah Main town in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Sunday.
A large number of devotees, including men, women, and children, participated in the celebrations, which included religious congregations. It was heartening to see members of the local Muslim community also joining in the festivities.
A representative from the Gurudwara committee in Beerwah said that every year on April 14th, the Sikh community from across the Kashmir valley gathers at Gurudwara Guru Nanak Charan Asthan Beerwah to celebrate the second day of the Baisakhi festival. Special religious prayers are also conducted at the Gurudwara.
“This year, we celebrated the second day of the Baisakhi festival in the same manner as we do every year in Beerwah,” he said.
He expressed gratitude towards the district administration of Budgam, Budgam Police, CRPF, and the local Muslim community for their efforts in ensuring proper arrangements for the Baisakhi festival.
Khurshid Ahmad Zargar, a member of the J&K Police Retired Officers Association (Non-gazetted) said that through their association, they set up food stalls at Gurudwara Beerwah. They distributed food items free of cost to the Sikh community on this special day.
“The Sikh and Muslim communities have always celebrated religious festivals together. It is our responsibility to serve the Sikh community on this special day at Gurudwara Beerwah,” he emphasized.
The Gurudwara committee also set up food stalls to provide free meals to all the people who came from various parts of the Kashmir valley to celebrate this festival.
DC Budgam visits Gurudwara Guru Nanak Charan Asthan
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Akshay Labroo today visited the Gurudwara Guru Nanak Charan Asthan Beerwah and participated in Sangat prayers.
After paying his obeisance at the Gurudwara, the DC greeted the members of Sikh community on Baisakhi festival and prayed for brotherhood, peace and prosperity among all communities.
The DC on the occasion, reiterated commitment of the Budgam Administration for the prompt service delivery and redressal of public issues of all faiths.
Meanwhile, members of Sikh community expressed their gratitude to the District Administration for ensuring seamless arrangements on the Baisakhi festival.
SDM Beerwah, Tehsildar Beerwah, SDPO, EO MC Beerwah and other concerned officers and officials were also present on the occasion.
