Eidul Azha celebrated with traditional zeal

Eid congregation held amid foolproof security

RAWALPINDI:

Like every year, this Eidul Azha was also celebrated with traditional fervour, enthusiasm and with the spirit of sacrifice under foolproof security arrangements.

Eid prayers were offered on Thursday at 684 Mosques, 98 Eidgahs, open places and 68 Imambargahs amid tight security where Ulema and Khateebs, in their sermons, highlighted the significance and philosophy of sacrifice.

Special prayers were offered for the progress, prosperity and integrity of the country, unity of the 'Ummah', solution of the problems of the public and liberation of occupied Kashmir. After the Eid prayers, camels, cows, goats and sheep were sacrificed.

The tradition of Eidul Azha enjoins all those who can afford to sacrifice an animal in the name of the Almighty and distribute the meat of the slaughtered animals to the needy after keeping their share of the sacrifice.

On this occasion, stringent security measures were in place. Over 2,500 policemen were deployed under a comprehensive security plan chalked out for peaceful observance of Eidul Azha. Elite Force, Mohafiz Squad, Special Branch personnel along with ladies police and police national volunteers performed security duties while 870 traffic wardens under the supervision of 22 inspectors were deployed to regulate traffic during Eid prayers.

According to a City Traffic Police (CTP) spokesman, 69 wardens were deployed to control car-skating and one-wheeling in different areas of the city. Six special squads were also formed to check one-wheelers.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, July 2^nd, 2023.