The birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) will be observed today (Saturday) with great religious zeal and reverence across the country, including Karachi.
Mosques, streets, buildings, and intersections throughout the city have been beautifully decorated with colorful illuminations, green flags, and images of the Green Dome of the Masjid-e-Nabvi.
Particularly the old city area with communities steep in traditional celebration of the event, the air is resonating with Durood-o-Salaam. People compete in decorating lanes and houses. Free food and drinks (sherbet) distribution will be widespread around Burns Road, MA Jinnah Road, Karadar, Lyari, Liaquatabad and other such areas.
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The people will deliver briyani, qorma with naan, to the neighbours. The Milad gatherings at old city neighbourhoods will see girls and women turning out in their best for reciting Na'ats in loudspeakers.
The highpoint of the day remains the main rally. People express devotion to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in their own particular style. Some will be riding horses and camels wearing Arabic dresses, while a float of young girls in fairy dresses reciting Na'at will also be a prominent feature.
Police have finalised security arrangements for 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal processions and gatherings, deploying 4,480 officers and personnel across the city.
Chagla Street in Kharadar shines bright with festive lights, echoing the joyous spirit of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). Photo: Jalal Qureshi/ Express
According to a police spokesperson, 1,882 personnel will be stationed in South Zone, 811 in East, 449 at Nishtar Park, and 553 at entry points of the city.
The police chief instructed that all procession routes should remain under strict vigilance, with traffic police ensuring smooth flow of vehicles. Security arrangements will also be monitored through CCTV surveillance.
Across Karachi, religious gatherings, Na`at recitals, Seerat-un-Nabi conferences, and processions will be organised. Celebrations will begin early in the morning with collective prayers, recitation of salutations upon the Prophet (PBUH), and supplications for peace and prosperity.
According to Allama Syed Shah Abdul Haq Qadri, Ameer of Jamaat Ahl-e-Sunnat Karachi, the central procession will come out from New Memon Mosque at Bolton Market after Zuhr prayers. The procession, led by scholars and spiritual leaders, will culminate at Nishtar Park, where a grand ‘Milad-e-Mustafa Conference’ will be addressed by prominent religious figures. The arrangements will be managed by volunteers and scouts of Jamaat Ahl-e-Sunnat.
Allama Shah Abdul Haq has appealed the participants to fully cooperate with volunteers and law enforcement officials, adhere to the schedule, use designated entry points on MA Jinnah Road, and promptly report any suspicious items or persons to the authorities.
Worshippers offer prayers at the illuminated Faizan-e-Madina Masjid, adorned with vibrant lights in preparation for Eid Milad-un-Nabi, marking the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal. Photo: APP
Camps have also been set up along MA Jinnah Road and other central locations by Jamaat Ahl-e-Sunnat, Sunni Tehreek, Tehreek-e-Labbaik, and other religious organisations to facilitate the participants of processions and rallies.
Throughout the city, food and offerings will be distributed, while mosques will organise night-long gatherings for Na`at recitals, Milad, Qasida Burda Sharif, and sessions of collective recitation of Durood Shareef.
Strict security measures have been put in place for the central procession and related events.
Allama Shah Abdul Haq has said that celebrating the birth of the Prophet (PBUH) is a sign of faith, urging Muslims to participate in the processions and gatherings with fervor to express their deep devotion and love for the Messenger.
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