Srinagar, March 21 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday that the "illegal" war imposed by the United States and Israel on the world should end as soon as possible.
"Today, I only prayed for an end to this illegal war that has been imposed on us by the United States and Israel," Abdullah told reporters after offering Eid prayers at the Hazratbal shrine here.
The entire Muslim world is going through an uncertain period, as there is no Muslim country that has not been affected by this war, Abdullah said.
The war in the Middle East has also had an impact on India, he added.
"It affects the sentiments of Muslims in India, and also the energy needs of every Indian. People are facing difficulties in getting (cooking) gas and diesel needed for the functioning of their homes," Abdullah said.
On the closure of the Jamia Masjid at Nowhatta in Srinagar for congregational prayers on Eid for the seventh consecutive year, the chief minister termed it unfortunate.
"There is a mismatch between the words and the deeds of those in charge of security. On one hand, they claim that everything is normal, and on the other, they close the historic mosque. What kind of normalcy is this? I hope such decisions will be changed in the future," Abdullah said.
