JAMMU: Eid, the festival that upholds the spirit of brotherhood, love and secularism, was today celebrated with great enthusiasm by Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government College for Women, GandhiNagar.
Prof Minu Mahajan, the College Principal was the Chief Guest on the occasion. She addressed the students and apprised them about the customs and practices of Eid. She also envisioned Eid as a celebration and as a means of self-control and self-diagnosis and emphasised the importance of humanity and universal brotherhood. Advocate Radha Sharma, President Alumni Association of the College graced the occasion with her esteemed presence.
The event showcased the rich cultural diversity of India. The program began with a soulful Kawwali performance on “Khwaja mere Khwaja” by Prof. Rahul Sharma, Prof. Abhinav Sharma, Prof.Varun Sharma, and Prof Javaid Iqbal.
The students of the College performed a scintillating skit on the play Idgah by Munshi Premchand, which brought alive the essence of the festival and showcased the beauty of the occasion.
The celebration continued with a mesmerizing singing performance by Prof. Neelam Thapa and Prof.Suman Bala, which added an enchanting touch to the event. The program also included a kawwali dance by the students of the College.
Through their performances including Dance, Sufi Songs, Skits and many more, the faculty and the students brought out the significance of Eid. The spirit of Eid was well imbibed by the students. The dance performance on the tunes of Qawwali filled the environment with happiness and love.
The special attraction of today’s programme was Exhibition cum Sale from Women Self Help Group, NRLM-UMEED, district Jammu.
The stalls included Haat Bazar selling Bangles, Toys, Sweets, Eatables, Parandaas, Fancy Baskets, applying designer Mehandi and a lot more. It was a hand holding effort by the NSS wing as a social outreach program for Rural Women.
The proceedings of the event were conducted by Prof Neelam Thapa and Prof Suman Bala. NSS wing and Cultural Committee coordinated and organised the event. The event was finally concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Suman Bala, who expressed gratitude to all the guests and participants for making the event a success.