Eid Milad-un-Nabi being observed today

ISLAMABAD: Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) being observed Friday (today) with religious reverence and fervour, renewing the pledge to follow the true teachings of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).

The day began with special prayers for development, safety, peace, unity and brotherhood amongst the followers of Holy Prophet (PBUH). It is a public holiday. Special security arrangements have been made to maintain law and order across the country on the occasion of 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal.

Newspapers and magazines have published special supplements, while television channels transmitting and radio stations broadcasting special `Naatia Mushairas’ and quiz programmes on Seerat-e-Mustafa (PBUH).

All major government and private buildings, residential plazas, markets, mosques, roundabouts have been tastefully decorated.

Mahafil-e-Milad and public meetings being held in different parts of the country, while faithful actively participating in the programmes organised by different local, religious and social organisations.

Processions are being taken out in cities and towns all across the country on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH.)