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ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP): Eidul Azha was celebrated across the country with religious fervour and enthusiasm in commemoration of the supreme sacrifice offered by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and his son Hazrat Ismail (AS) in the fulfillment of the Divine order.Eidul Azha is celebrated on the 10th of Zil Hajj, that marks the conclusion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Muslims all over the world slaughter animals on this day and draw inspiration from the unique example of sacrifice set by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS).Special congregations were held in the morning at mosques, Imambargahs and open places to offer Eid prayers. Ulema and religious scholars, in their sermons on the occasion, stressed for the unity of Muslim Ummah. Prayers were held for the prosperity, solidarity, and integrity of the country and for the liberation of occupied territories, including the Indian Held Jammu and Kashmir.
The Ulema also highlighted the significance of the day and the sublime objective of the sacrifice rendered by Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) centuries ago.
Strict security arrangements were made across the country.
Personnel of law enforcement agencies were deployed at public places, mosques and Eidgahs and important buildings in adequate numbers to thwart any untoward incident.
Policemen in plain clothes as well as in uniform performed duties at Eid congregations for the security of faithfuls.
In Rawalpindi, the faithfuls offered Eid prayers at over 652 mosques, 73 Eidgahs, and 67 Imambargahs, besides open places.
Over 4,000 policemen had been deployed at various areas of twin cities. More than 400 wardens performed traffic management duties in the Rawalpindi ensuring hassle free Eid celebrations.
The biggest Eid congregation in Federal Capital was held at Faisal Mosque where thousands of faithfuls offered prayers and sought the blessings of Almighty Allah.
Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration had deputed 875 policemen and 15 teams of anti-terrorism force (ATF) commandoes to perform security duty in 685 mosques and 40 Imambargahs in the city.
Besides police and commandoes, 1140 private guards also performed security duties outside the mosques and imambargahs.
In Lahore Eid prayers were offered in all major mosques of the city with main congregations at Badshahi Masjid and Data Ganj Bakhsh Masjid, Jamia Naeemia, Mansoora, and open places.
In Karachi, Eid prayers congregations were held at over 1000 Eidgahs, mosques and grounds of the city. The main congregations were held at Nishtar Park, Memon Masjid, Jamia Binnoria, Gulshan-e-Jinnah, National Stadium and Eidgah Nazimabad.
In Peshawar, major Eid prayers congregations were held at Markazi Eidgah, Sunehri Masjid and Masjid Mahabat Khan.
In Quetta, Eid prayer congregations were held at over 350 places. Main prayers were held at Eidgah Toghi Road and Alamdar Road. Eidul Azha was also celebrated in Gilgit- Baltistan.
In Azad Jammu and Kashmir, main Eid congregation was held at Central Eidgah in Muzaffarabad.
After Eid prayers, the faithfuls slaughtered camels, heifers, goats, rams and sheep to revive the Sunnah of Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim (AS). The process will continue till Friday evening.
Several NGOs and charity organizations made special arrangements to collect animal hides.
Strict security arrangements were made across the country.
Personnel of law enforcement agencies were deployed at public places, mosques and Eidgahs and important buildings in adequate numbers to thwart any untoward incident.
Policemen in plain clothes as well as in uniform performed duties at Eid congregations for the security of faithfuls.
In Rawalpindi, the faithfuls offered Eid prayers at over 652 mosques, 73 Eidgahs, and 67 Imambargahs, besides open places.
Over 4,000 policemen had been deployed at various areas of twin cities. More than 400 wardens performed traffic management duties in the Rawalpindi ensuring hassle free Eid celebrations.
The biggest Eid congregation in Federal Capital was held at Faisal Mosque where thousands of faithfuls offered prayers and sought the blessings of Almighty Allah.
Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration had deputed 875 policemen and 15 teams of anti-terrorism force (ATF) commandoes to perform security duty in 685 mosques and 40 Imambargahs in the city.
Besides police and commandoes, 1140 private guards also performed security duties outside the mosques and imambargahs.
In Lahore Eid prayers were offered in all major mosques of the city with main congregations at Badshahi Masjid and Data Ganj Bakhsh Masjid, Jamia Naeemia, Mansoora, and open places.
In Karachi, Eid prayers congregations were held at over 1000 Eidgahs, mosques and grounds of the city. The main congregations were held at Nishtar Park, Memon Masjid, Jamia Binnoria, Gulshan-e-Jinnah, National Stadium and Eidgah Nazimabad.
In Peshawar, major Eid prayers congregations were held at Markazi Eidgah, Sunehri Masjid and Masjid Mahabat Khan.
In Quetta, Eid prayer congregations were held at over 350 places. Main prayers were held at Eidgah Toghi Road and Alamdar Road. Eidul Azha was also celebrated in Gilgit- Baltistan.
In Azad Jammu and Kashmir, main Eid congregation was held at Central Eidgah in Muzaffarabad.
After Eid prayers, the faithfuls slaughtered camels, heifers, goats, rams and sheep to revive the Sunnah of Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim (AS). The process will continue till Friday evening.
Several NGOs and charity organizations made special arrangements to collect animal hides.
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