4,480 cops deployed for Eid-e-Milad security

The birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad 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 Na'ats and Durood. People compete in decorating lanes and houses. Free food and sherbet distribution is widespread around Burns Road, MA Jinnah Road, Karadar, Lyari, Liaquatabad and other such areas.

The young take such festive events to deliver a plate of biryani, qorma, or to the home of their crush. The Milads at old city neighbourhoods see girls and women turning out in their best for reciting Na'ats in loudspeakers.

The high point of the day remains the main rally. People express devotion to the Holy Prophet in their own particular style; some will be riding on horses and camels in Arabic dresses, while a float of young girls in fairy dresses reciting Na'at is also a prominent feature.

Police have finalized security arrangements for 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal processions deploying 4,480 officers and personnel across the city. The police chief instructed that all procession routes remain under strict vigilance, with traffic police ensuring smooth flow of vehicles.