Srinagar, March 1 : A large number of devotees thronged the Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar to observe Meraj-ul-Alam. Mehaj-ul-Alam was observed with religious fervour across the Kashmir valley on Tuesday. Gatherings were witnessed at several mosques and shrines in Kashmir from Monday night itself. The devotees, including women, thronged the Hazratbal shrine on the banks of the Dal Lake throughout Tuesday for prayers, supplications and to catch a glimpse of the holy relic of Prophet Mohammad. Meraj-ul-Alam is observed on 27th Rajab month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims believe that Prophet Mohammad ascended to the highest levels of heaven on the night of Shab-e-Meraj. (UNI)