Nation celebrates Eidul Fitr with traditional fervour

Eidul Fitr is being celebrated across Pakistan on Tuesday with traditional zeal and fervour. Congregational prayers were held across the country to mark the end of the holy month of Ramazan.

Special prayers were offered for the progress and prosperity of the country and the welfare of the Muslim Ummah.

In the Federal capital, the main Eid congregation was held at the Faisal Mosque where President Dr Arif Alvi and high officials and envoys of Muslim countries offered Eid prayers.

President Arif Alvi offers Eid congregation prayers in Islamabad. PHOTO: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz offered Eid prayers at the Jati Umrah Mosque in Lahore.

The president, in his message to the nation, prayed to Allah Almighty to make the day a source of joy and eases.

He thanked Allah Almighty for blessing the followers with the ability to worship during the Holy Ramazan and said that Eidul Fitr was an occasion to celebrate the capability Allah had bestowed us during the holy month.

The prime minister in his message urged the countrymen to show compassion and take special care of the needy people while celebrating the festival.

He said considering the Holy Ramazan's spirit of patience, sacrifice and compassion, it was incumbent upon the followers to be extra cautious about the needs of the poor and needy while celebrating the Eid.

The same is the true spirit of Eid and the teachings of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), he added.