What Eidul Azha is like in Lahore

A selection of moments that define an Eid morning.


Photo Shafiq Malik October 16, 2013
Eid prayers at the Badshahi mosque. PHOTO: SHAFIQ MALIK/EXPRESS

 

Reach the mosque early in the morning for Eid prayers.



 

Get searched, walk through scanners to enter the mosque.



 

Observe the silence of prayers amid a crowd of hundreds.



 

Feel at peace - big and small at the same time.



 

Pray alongside the women, who have their own section in the mosque.



 

Keep a watch out for the adults.



 

Examine mom's purse while she is busy.



 

Exchange a quick look and smile with a friend.



 

Say your dua alongside the family.



 

Wish for a peaceful Eid.



 

Feel a sense of quiet communion.



 

Catch a photographer taking a photo of you!



 

Exchange hugs and wish everyone "Eid mubarak".



 

Pose for the camera!



 

Show off your Eid best.



 

Hug a friend - make a new friend!



 

Get out of the mosque and consider buying a cheesy balloon for the house.



 

Enjoy each moment of the day so far.



 

Grab a friend or family member and head over to the slaughter.



 

Hang out and watch the public sacrifice till late afternoon.



PHOTOS BY SHAFIQ MALIK

COMMENTS (11)

Naseema Perveen Sheen | 10 years ago | Reply

May Allah shower my country with ever ending laughters and smiles on their faces, Long live Pakistan.

uswa hijab | 10 years ago | Reply

beautiful pics lahore

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