Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated with religious zeal

ISLAMABAD: Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated all-over Pakistan, including Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan with great religious zeal, fervor and festivity, marking the culmination of the holy month of Ramazan.

Big Eid congregations were held all-over Pakistan. Special arrangements were made to offer Eid prayer across the country.

On the occasion, special prayers were offered for the progress and prosperity of the country, unity of the ‘Ummah’, solution of their problems and liberation of Muslim territories, including occupied Kashmir.

In the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, the Eid congregations took place at more than 300 places. In Islamabad, the largest congregation held at the grand Faisal Mosque, where the high-ups of the government also offered Eid prayers.

In Rawalpindi, the biggest Eid congregation held at the historic Liaquat Bagh. Following the Eid prayers, Muslims spent their time feasting with family and friends and feeding those who are less fortunate.

In Karachi Eid congregations held at Memon mosque, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Nishtar Park, National stadium, Faridi stadium Steel town and other small and large places and mosques.

Sweets and other special dishes were prepared for serving the guests. People also exchanged gifts on the occasion.

Meanwhile foolproof security measures were adopted on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Policemen had been deputed outside the bazaars, shopping centres and sensitive public and private buildings. Strict security measures had also been adopted outside the ‘Eidgahs’, while police kept patrolling.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani greeted the people of the country on the occasion of Eid, and urged them to promote affection, tolerance, patience and brotherhood. The two leaders said these principles were needed to create a society according to the tenets of Islam. (Geo Urdu)