SRINAGAR, Aug 18: Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah has felicitated people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr wishing them well being and prosperity.

In his Eid message issued here today, the Chief Minister has reminded the people of the essence of Eid adding that this day demanded us to remember the poor and needy and to share happiness with them.

Omar Abdullah said that the spirit behind the observance of Eid-ul-Fitr is to express our thanks to Almighty Allah for giving us the courage to observe fast in the month of Ramdhan and re-dedicate ourselves to the truthfulness, sincerity, self control, patience and human dignity showing complete obedience to Allah.

“Eid also embeds the message of taking care of the needy and making them part of the happiness by extending economic support to them”, he said and expressed hope that this Eid would bring peace, prosperity and well-being to the state and to the people all over the world.