New Delhi: Ahead of Eid-ul Azha, banks, ATMs and quite a few markets remained open on Sunday in Kashmir and restrictions were eased allowing people to come out to shop, while the Jammu and Kashmri administration said it was taking steps to facilitate availability of food and other items and offering of prayers in mosques during Eid on Monday, an official told PTI.

The state administration on Sunday said 300 special telephone booths are being established to help people communicate with their loved ones. Situation in all parts of J&K is normal and there has been no report of violence anywhere in the Valley, the offcial said. Banks, ATMs and quite a few markets were kept open on Sunday.