Capital spruced up to celebrate Eid Milad
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As the countdown for Eid Miladun Nabi, a momentous celebration of the Holy Prophet's (PBUH) birth, enters its final two days, the devout residents of the federal capital are fervently preparing to honour this occasion with boundless enthusiasm and unwavering religious devotion.
The city is already coming to life with a radiant display of colorful lights, decorative buntings, and banners adorning homes, vehicles, and markets. This vibrant spectacle is a heartfelt expression of love for the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
A number of stalls carrying decorative items in connection with the celebrations set up in different corners of the city are attracting a number of buyers of all ages. The day will be marked through taking out Milad processions by the people across the federal capital.
Schools, colleges and universities have been arranging Milad and Naat and Qirat competitions since the advent of the month of Rabiul Awal to highlight the importance of the day and educate the students about the exemplary life of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
The illuminations of the public and private buildings in the city on the eve of Eid Miladun Nabi will also be an attraction for most of the residents, compelling them to visit the main avenues along with their families.
To mark the day, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony will host the two-day 48th International Seerat un Nabi Conference - Practical Wisdom for Economic Prosperity in the light of Sunnah - on September 28-29 in the federal capital.
A number of other events including seminars, conferences and rallies will be organized on the day to highlight the importance of the day. The day which has been declared as a public holiday by the government will be dawned with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals to pay homages to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
Published in The Express Tribune, September 26th, 2023.