Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) being observed with religious zeal

• The masses illuminate public and private buildings on the auspicious occasion.
• The blooming squad of Pakistan Army paid tribute in Lahore.
• The ceremony was started with the recitation of the Holy Quran.

ISLAMABAD: Muslims across the globe including Pakistan are celebrating the festive occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) with religious zeal and fervor on Friday.

Despite worsening economic hardships, the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) sees multitudes earnestly mark this day with zeal and unshakable religious devotion.

On the other hand, on the occasion of Eid Milad-ul-Nabi, the day started with a 21-gun salute in the federal and provincial capitals respectively to pay homage to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The contingent of the Pakistan Army saluted on the auspicious occasion. The ceremony was started with the recitation of the Holy Quran.

To commemorate the yearly event, state and religious organizations have arranged processions, seminars, conferences, and debate programmes. On the eve of Eid Miladun Nabi, the lighting of the city’s public and private buildings will also be a draw for numerous inhabitants, pushing them to visit the main avenues with their families.

The International Seerat-un-Nabi Conference was held in Islamabad in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). The theme of the conference is “Strategy for Country’s Economic Stability in Light of Seerat-un-Nabi (SAWW)”.

In his address on the occasion, Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti called upon the religious scholars to promote the true teachings of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) to foster peace and stability in the country. He said Pakistan is the castle of Islam and conspiracies are being hatched to weaken it by pushing it into economic crisis and instigating violence in the name of religion.

He stressed that these plots must be thwarted through unity in our ranks and highlighted the role that religious scholars. He called on following and adopting the character of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) to overcome all challenges.

In his remarks on the occasion, Minister for Religious Affairs Aneeq Ahmed mentioned that the theme of the Seerat Conference was chosen after consultations to seek input from religious scholars on how to address issues of poverty and inflation in light of Islamic teachings.

He pointed out that Islam introduced the concept of a welfare state and emphasized the circulation of wealth. He said the last Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), is Rahmatul-lil-Alameen, who taught us how to lead a dignified life.

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