Kashmiri Devotees Gather at Hazratbal for Relic Display After Eid-e-Milad

Srinagar's Hazratbal shrine witnessed a significant gathering of Kashmiri Muslim devotees on Friday, August 28, 2026, as a revered relic was displayed to the public. The relic, believed to be a hair from the beard of Islam's Prophet Muhammad, was presented by a priest during the ceremony.

The event took place on the Friday following Eid-e-Milad, the observance commemorating the birth anniversary of the Prophet. Devotees offered prayers toward the relic as it was shown, marking one of the most significant religious occasions for the region's Muslim community.

The Hazratbal shrine, situated on the western bank of Dal Lake, holds particular importance in Kashmir as the sole shrine in the region that houses this sacred relic. The display draws worshippers who gather to express their reverence and participate in the spiritual proceedings.

Friday's ceremony followed the pattern of similar observances in previous years, with the relic being shown to the assembled faithful in a structured ritual. The atmosphere at the shrine was one of solemn devotion as attendees directed their prayers toward the displayed relic.