Srinagar, June 08 (KNO): Eid Milan was celebrated by the Chinar Corps on Saturday with traditional gaiety and the spirit of brotherhood for its civilians, defence employees and their families.
In a hand out issued to KNO, Chinar Corps joined the Awaam in celebrating the festivities with traditional gaiety and brotherhood.
While extending good wishes of Eid-ul-Fitr the Chinar Corps Commander, Lt Gen KJS Dhillon conveyed his greetings on the joyous and auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr and hoped that people enjoyed the festivities with their families.
“We have today got together as we wanted to celebrate the festival with our larger family. I pray to the God Almighty to shower his blessings on you and your families, may they always prosper and lead a healthy life,” he said at the occasion.
He said the reason for organising the function was to promote peace and betterment of the Awaam.
“You are our Ambassadors and it is your job to convey this message as far as possible. We all have one life to live and we should live it well with dignity and pride,” he said.
He further implored that may Almighty Allah bestow all the strength to maintain peace in the Valley and provide an environment of growth and success for our future generations.
He also conveyed greetings to all members of the Defence Establishment and their families and wished them all the success and blessings. The celebrations were attended by more than 600 people who form part of the Chinar Corps fraternity.(KNO)