In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Eid-ul-Azha is being celebrated today. People offered prayers at their homes only since no religious congregations were allowed in Idgahs and Mosques in view of the prevailing unprecedented circumstances following the upsurge in the number of COVID cases reported these days.<br />''<br />''People at large have been asked to maintain social and physical distancing norms religiously and follow the SOPs of COVID- 19 in an attempt to break the chain of Corona virus infection.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">AIR Correspondent reports that, </span>Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu extended his best wishes to the people of Jammu and Kashmir especially the Muslim community on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. He in his message said that this festival supports the spirit of sacrifice, benevolence and generosity towards others. <br />''<br />''He hoped that the auspicious occasion would further enhance the amiable atmosphere and provide light for prosperity and development in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He further said that every festival is an opportunity to promote peace and harmony and he hopes that this tradition will be nurtured to strengthen the bond of communal harmony and peace among different sections of society. <br />''<br />''He prayed for peace, progress and prosperity in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate this festival in compliance with the guidelines and norms issued by the administration, given the emerging situation.<br />

<span style="color: #222222;">In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Eid-ul-Azha is being celebrated today. However, people have been offering prayers at their homes only since no religious congregations are allowed in Idgahs and Mosques in view of the prevailing circumstances.<br />'' <br />'' On a larger scale, people have been told to religiously follow the Covid- 19 protocols in an attempt to break the chain of Coronavirus infection.<br />''<br />'' Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu has extended his best wishes to the people of Jammu and Kashmir especially the Muslim community on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.<br />''<br />'' He in his message said that this festival supports the spirit of sacrifice, benevolence and generosity towards others. He hoped that the auspicious occasion would further enhance the amiable atmosphere and provide light for prosperity and development in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.<br />''<br />''He further said that every festival is an opportunity to promote peace and harmony and he hopes that this tradition will be nurtured to strengthen the bond of communal harmony and peace among different sections of society. He prayed for peace, progress and prosperity in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate this festival in compliance with the guidelines and norms issued by the administration, given the emerging situation.</span>