In pictures: Nation celebrates Eid Miladun Nabi with religious zeal

The nation celebrated Eid Miladun Nabi on Tuesday with traditional zeal and fervour while renewing the pledge to transform their lives in line with the Islamic principles and disseminate the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

The day dawned with 31 and 21 gun salutes in the federal and provincial capitals respectively, following a night of Mahafil-e-Naat and conferences across the country.

Special prayers were offered in mosques for upholding and flourishing of Islam and religious teachings, unity, solidarity, progress, and welfare of the Muslim Ummah.

Streets and roads, as well as shopping centres, government and private buildings across the country were beautifully decorated and illuminated with lights, colours and banners bearing writings about the celebration of Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH).

Youth play with fireworks during the celebrations for Eid Miladun Nabi in Lahore on October 18. PHOTO: AFP

Children take part in a rally organised to celebrate Eid Miladun Nabi in Karachi on October 19. PHOTO: AFP

Children take part in a rally organised to celebrate Eid Miladun Nabi in Karachi on October 19. PHOTO: AFP

People perform dhamaal during the celebrations to mark Eid Miladun Nabi in Karachi, October 19. PHOTO: REUTERS

Youth play with fireworks during the celebrations for Eid Miladun Nabi in Lahore on October 18. PHOTO: AFP

A boy performs dhamaal with others during the celebrations to mark Eid Miladun Nabi in Karachi, October 19. PHOTO: REUTERS

A girl with balloons walks on the eve of Eid Miladun Nabi in Karachi, October 18. PHOTO: REUTERS

Devotees chant slogans and take part in a procession to celebrate Eid Miladun Nabi in Quetta on October 19. PHOTO: AFP

Faithfuls take part in Eid Miladun Nabi procession in Peshawar on October 19. PHOTO: AFP