Eid Milad-un-Nabi(PBUH) being celebrated across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) is being celebrated on Tuesday with religious zeal and enthusiasm.

Milad processions were taken out by the believers across the country, carrying banners and chanting praises of the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), drawing citizens from different walks of life to join in the festivities.

The day dawned with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals to pay homages to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

Besides religious gatherings, many community events were held across the city where food was distributed to the needy, following the Prophet’s message of charity and compassion.

The day was declared as a public holiday by the government, like every year. Public and private buildings, mosques, and streets across the country were adorned with fairy lights and green flags.

Special prayers were being offered at mosques for the promotion of Islam and unity, solidarity, progress, and welfare of the country and the Muslim Ummah.

Special security plans were executed by the city administration and security forces for the celebrations, including increased security around illuminated buildings and processions.

Schools, colleges and universities also arranged Milad, Naat and Qirat competitions during the month of Rabi ul Awwal to highlight the importance of the day and educate the students about the exemplary life of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

The extra-ordinary illumination of the public and private buildings on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (pbuh) became the attraction for most of the people.

Enthusiastic little girls wearing fairy white clothes and boys disguised in mostly white dresses in impressive rallies taken out with reciting darood and naats to pay glowing tributes to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be upon Him).

Mahafil-i-Naat were being arranged at many of the mosques while women arranged Mehfil-e-Naats at their homes.

Besides decorating homes, offices and buildings, a large number of vehicles were also decorated with colourful buntings, flags and lights by the faithful youngsters.