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Nation celebrates Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) today under tight security

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2 years ago

ISLAMABAD: Muslims worldwide including Pakistan celebrate the Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) today with great religious fervor and solemnity.

Federal and provincial governments announced a public holiday on Tuesday (today) to mark the 12th of Rabi ul Awal, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

The day dawned with a thirty-one-gun salute in the Federal Capital and a twenty-one-gun salute in all provincial capitals, state-run Radio Pakistan reported.

Special prayers were offered after the Fajr prayer for the unity of the Muslim Ummah and the progress and prosperity of the country. Processions, Milad gatherings, and prayer ceremonies will be taken out in all small and major cities to highlight the life and teachings of the last prophet.

Meanwhile, devotees illuminate the streets, buildings, mosques, and houses with vibrant and colorful lights to mark this auspicious occasion.

Moreover, strict security measures have been taken to ensure the well-being of people participating in processions and religious gatherings. Mobile services have also been partially suspended in Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, and other big cities over security concerns.

The Sindh government has banned pillion riding across the province to ensure security on this occasion. In Karachi, two main processions will take place: one from Tower to Aram Bagh and the second from the New Memon Mosque in Bolton Market to Nishtar Park. Due to the processions set to be held today, the MA Jinnah Road will be closed for the day.

Similarly in Quetta, a procession will be taken out from Saryab Road which will march through its conventional routes and will culminate at Jamiat Roy Road in Quetta city.

Similarly, various religious, political, social organizations, and educational institutions have also chalked out various programmes during which different features of Seerat-i-Tayyaba will be highlighted and rich tribute will be paid to the Holy Prophet Hazrat Mohammad Sallallah-o-Alaihe Wa Alehi Wasallam.