Nation celebrates Eid Miladun Nabi with religious fervour

Eid Milad-un-Nabi is being celebrated today across the country with religious zeal and fervour as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Arif Alvi urge the nation to transform their lives in line with 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.

A number of religious processions and rallies are expected to be taken out in different cities to commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), while a number of Milad gatherings will also be held across the country.

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President Arif Alvi congratulated the nation on the occasion and said that the arrival of the Prophet (PBUH) was good tidings for relieving the suffering of humanity.

“His prophethood made visible the difference between good and evil, the darkness of ignorance was removed, the customs of non-believers were abolished, the name of the lone Creator of the universe was magnified and hearts of the humanity shone with the purity of the oneness of Allah,” the president said.

He furthered, “If today we want peace, serenity, tranquility and well-being of others and if we want truth, honesty and progress then we have to adopt the life and high moral values of the society structured by our holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The holy life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is a guarantee for the whole of humanity and for [the] welfare and success of the world.”

In a message to the nation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the Prophet (PBUH) led humanity on the path to "his Creator and his life was the embodiment of all the qualities of the preceding prophets and messengers of Allah".

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“Allah sent our last Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a blessing for the believers. Allah may give us the courage and strength to completely follow the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH),” added the premier.

He also congratulated the nation on the occasion through his official Twitter handle.