Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) observed across Pakistan with religious fervour, solemnity

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz urge nation to uphold the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)

Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) was observed across Pakistan on Wednesday with religious fervour and solemnity, with prayers, processions and special gatherings held to commemorate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

The day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and a 21-gun salute in provincial capitals. The occasion was observed as a public holiday.

Special prayers were offered after Fajr for the unity of the Muslim Ummah and the progress and prosperity of the country.

Streets, roads, buildings, mosques and homes were decorated with green buntings, flags and colourful lights to mark the occasion.

The main event was the International Seeratun Nabi Conference, which was held in the federal capital and focused on the protection, development and character-building of the younger generation in the light of the Prophet's (PBUH) life and teachings.

In Karachi, the central procession, organised by Jamaat Ahle Sunnat Pakistan under the leadership of Allama Shah Abdul Haq Qadri, began at 3pm from New Memon Masjid in Bolton Market. It proceeded along MA Jinnah Road before culminating at Nishtar Park.

Sindh Governor Syed Mohammad Nihal Hashmi and Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah also participated in the procession and led it. The Sindh inspector general and additional inspector general of Karachi visited the procession and reviewed security arrangements.

A large Eid Milad-un-Nabi gathering was held at Nishtar Park under the chairmanship of Qadri, where prominent religious scholars addressed the participants.

In Punjab, Rescue 1122 was placed on high alert on the directions of the chief minister to provide medical cover and respond to routine emergencies during Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), according to the Punjab Rescue spokesperson.

More than 12,000 rescuers were deployed across the province for medical cover and routine rescue operations, said Dr Rizwan Naseer, secretary of the Emergency Services Department.

More than 1,300 rescuers were performing duties in the provincial capital, he added.

In Lahore, a large number of people gathered at Data Darbar to participate in a Milad procession organised by Dawat-e-Islami. Participants, including children, elderly people and young men and women, carried green flags and banners.

The procession began at Data Darbar and passed through Government College University, Istanbul Chowk, Jain Mandir, Litton Road, Ferozepur Road and Canal Bank Road before concluding at Faizan-e-Madina in Johar Town.

Meanwhile, Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan attended the 43rd International Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) Conference organised by Minhaj-ul-Quran at Minar-e-Pakistan.

The governor congratulated Muslims around the world on the occasion and said following the example of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was the key to success in this world and the hereafter.

While praising Minhaj-ul-Quran for organising the Milad conference, Haider said filling Minar-e-Pakistan with such a large gathering was not an easy task and described it as an honour to attend a gathering of devotees of the Prophet (PBUH).

President, PM stress values of compassion, justice

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in their messages, urged the nation to follow the teachings and example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), stressing the values of compassion, justice, tolerance, unity and service to humanity on the occasion of Eid Miladun Nabi.

In his message on 12 Rabiul Awwal, President Zardari congratulated the people of Pakistan and the Muslim world on the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), saying the occasion reminded Muslims of the divine blessing through which humanity was given a complete path of faith, guidance, justice, mercy and good character.

12 ربیع الاول 1448ھ کے بابرکت موقع پر صدرِ مملکت اسلامی جمہوریہ پاکستان آصف علی زرداری کا پیغام

12 ربیع الاول 1448ھ کے بابرکت موقع پر میں پوری قوم اور عالمِ اسلام کو نبی آخر الزماں حضرت محمد مصطفیٰ ﷺ کی ولادتِ باسعادت کی دل کی گہرائیوں سے مبارکباد پیش کرتا ہوں۔ یہ دن ہمارے لیے… pic.twitter.com/AdLuO1x2FQ

— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) August 25, 2026

President Zardari said the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) had marked the beginning of an enlightened era in human history, in which the darkness of ignorance gave way to knowledge and guidance, while injustice was challenged and the principles of equality, brotherhood and justice were promoted.

“The Holy Prophet (PBUH) demonstrated through his exemplary life that the establishment of a righteous society was achieved by adopting higher moral values, justice, compassion and a sense of responsibility, while observing piety and following the commands of Allah Almighty,” he said.

The president said the Seeratun Nabi taught people to promote mutual respect and goodwill, while protecting the rights of vulnerable and deprived members of society, including orphans, the poor and those in need.

He said Muslims should demonstrate their love for the Holy Prophet (PBUH) by incorporating his life and Sunnah into their individual and collective conduct.

“As members of the Ummah of Muhammad (PBUH), it is incumbent upon us to practically demonstrate justice and fairness, tolerance, inter-sectarian and interfaith harmony, and the protection of human dignity in our society,” the president said.

He also called on young people to draw guidance from the Seeratun Nabi and make knowledge, good character, hard work and service to humanity their goals in life.

PM Shehbaz also extended his felicitations to the people of Pakistan and the Muslim Ummah on Eid Miladun Nabi.

اسلام آباد : 26 اگست 2026.

وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف نے پمز ہسپتال کی نرسری میں آتشزدگی کے اندوناک واقعہ میں 14 نومولود جاں بحق ہونے پر گہرے دکھ اور دِلی افسوس کا اظہار کیا. وزیراعظم نے معصوم بچوں کے لواحقین سے دلی اظہار تعزیت کیا۔ وزیراعظم محمد شہباز شریف نے آتشزدگی کے افسوسناک…

— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) August 26, 2026

“The life and teachings of our beloved Holy Prophet (PBUH) remain an eternal source of guidance for all humanity — calling us towards compassion, justice, tolerance, unity and service to others,” PM Shehbaz said.

He urged people to pledge to shape their individual character and collective conduct in accordance with the Seerat-un-Nabi and work towards a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan.

“Let us pledge to illuminate our character and collective conduct with the light of Seeratun Nabi and work together for a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan,” the prime minister said.

PM Shehbaz also prayed for peace, stability and prosperity in Pakistan and for the country to become a source of goodness and safety for all humanity.

Lahore glows with Eid Miladun Nabi celebrations as rallies, gatherings conclude

Punjab’s provincial capital, Lahore, was lit up in celebration of Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH), as streets, homes, mosques and markets were adorned with colourful lights, decorative displays and green flags.

The festive illuminations added a vibrant touch to the city, with residents decorating their neighbourhoods and public spaces to mark the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).

The celebrations featured Milad gatherings, recitation of naats, durood-o-salam and zikr, with langar (communal meals) and niyaz (food prepared and dedicated in the name of Allah and Prophet Muhammad PBUH) distributed at various locations.

The recitation of naats and durood-o-salam continued to resonate through neighbourhoods as people expressed their devotion and reverence for the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Mosques across the city were illuminated and decorated with green flags, while markets, major intersections and public spaces were decorated with colourful lights. Residents also decorated their homes and streets, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.

Similar observances were held in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot and other cities, towns and villages across Punjab and the rest of the country. Processions, Milad gatherings and other religious events were organised at various locations, with arrangements made for the distribution of food and niyaz among participants.

Security remained a major component of the celebrations. Police and other law-enforcement agencies were deployed along procession routes and around religious gatherings to ensure the safety of participants.

To serve the public, Sabeels (public water kiosks) were also arranged along the routes of major processions, while prominent buildings, intersections and markets were illuminated with green decorative lights.

In Punjab, the Home Department monitored security arrangements through its central control room. Home Department Secretary Dr Ahmed Javed Qazi visited the facility and reviewed the province-wide security situation.

Home Department Internal Security Additional Secretary Javeria Maqbool briefed the secretary on arrangements, saying the control room was monitoring 2,340 processions and 1,436 Milad gatherings across the province.

سیکرٹری داخلہ پنجاب ڈاکٹر احمد جاوید قاضی کا محکمہ داخلہ کے مرکزی کنٹرول روم کا دورہ، عیدمیلادالنبی ﷺ کے انتظامات اور جلوس و محافلِ میلاد کاجائزہ۔محکمہ داخلہ کے مرکزی کنٹرول روم سے 2340 جلوسوں اور 1436 محافلِ میلاد کی مانیٹرنگ جاری ہے۔ حکومت پنجاب عید میلاد النبی ﷺ مذہبی عقیدت… pic.twitter.com/00cDcStXjK

— Home Department Punjab (@homedptpunjab) August 26, 2026

Qazi also contacted the district control rooms through live video calls to review arrangements.

During the inspection, Qazi said the occasion was being observed across Punjab with religious devotion and respect.

The Home Department also monitored major processions through cameras, while security personnel were directed to remain deployed until the conclusion of all processions and Milad gatherings.

The secretary directed officials to ensure compliance with rules issued for Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) and maintain security arrangements until all scheduled activities had concluded.

The observance also extended to Punjab’s prisons, where sweets were distributed among inmates. A Seeratun Nabi symposium was also organised as part of the celebrations.

In Lahore, the illuminated mosques, green flags and decorated streets gave the city a distinctive festive appearance as residents took part in religious gatherings and processions.

Across the province, the celebrations combined religious observance with community activities, while authorities maintained security around major events throughout the day.

Karachi procession routes announced

Karachi's central arteries will face major traffic restrictions as three major Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) processions move through the city, with MA Jinnah Road closed to general traffic and heavy and commercial vehicles barred from operating across Karachi.

Alert : Press Release pic.twitter.com/YCFeZKaQJA

— Karachi Traffic Police (@Khitrafficpol) August 26, 2026

Traffic police have finalised a special traffic plan for the three main processions, allowing only vehicles carrying designated passes to enter MA Jinnah Road during the processions. Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes to avoid prolonged delays.

The first procession will leave Shaheed Mosque in Kharadar at around 2:30pm under the leadership of Maulana Yaqoob Attari. It will pass through New Memon Mosque before concluding at Gulzar-e-Habib Mosque around Asr prayer time, according to a traffic police spokesperson.

Two other major processions will originate from New Memon Mosque at Bolton Market.

One, led by Maulana Akbar Dars, will set off at around 2:30pm and conclude at Aram Bagh Mosque around Asr.

The third procession, led by Maulana Shah Abdul Haq Qadri, will depart New Memon Mosque at 3pm and proceed towards Nishtar Park, where it is scheduled to conclude at around 6pm.

A Milad-un-Nabi conference will be held at Nishtar Park after the procession concludes.

A ban on the movement of heavy and commercial vehicles across the city will also remain in force on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal as part of the security and traffic arrangements.

Authorities also tightened security along procession routes and around major gatherings, deploying more than 4,000 police personnel to keep the celebrations peaceful.

The police have finalised security arrangements for the day, with 4,208 officers and personnel deployed across the city for processions and religious gatherings, according to a police spokesperson.

Rawalpindi routes announced

In Rawalpindi, the Milad procession will begin from Banni Chowk and pass through Kohati Bazaar, Murree Road, Committee Chowk, Iqbal Road, Fawara Chowk and Jamia Masjid Road before concluding at its designated destination.

The central Cantt Milad procession will start from Chungi 22 Chowk and pass through Tanch Bhatta Road, Abid Majid Road, Mall Road and GPO Chowk before ending at Kamran Market Chowk.

Federal Parliamentary Secretary Malik Abrar will inaugurate the central Milad procession organised by the Central Jamia Mosque in the Cantonment.

According to the Home Department, 1,436 Milad-un-Nabi gatherings and 2,479 Milad processions will be held across Punjab, including Rawalpindi district. Some 55,000 officers and personnel have been deployed to provide security.

Around 3,000 smaller processions from across the city will join the two central processions along their respective routes.

The use of drums, tin instruments and megaphones, as well as the carrying of weapons, sticks, bullock carts and heavy trailers, will be prohibited during both processions. Only hand drums will be permitted.

The display of pictures of political leaders and party flags, along with political slogans, will also be prohibited. Participants will be allowed to recite Naat and Darood Sharif only.

Peshawar road closure and processions

The main 12 Rabiul Awwal procession in Peshawar will be organised under the banner of Idara Tableeghul Islam.

The procession will begin from Milad Chowk after Isha prayers and follow its traditional route before concluding at Qissa Khwani Bazaar, where the main Mehfil-e-Milad will be held.

پشاور ، سٹی ٹریفک پولیس پشاور نے 12 ربیع الاول کے لیے منظم ٹریفک پلان تشکیل دیا

ٹریفک پلان کے تحت 4 ایس پیز، 12 ڈی ایس پیز اور چھ سو ٹریفک افسران اور وارڈنز شہر میں ڈیوٹی پر ہوں گے

شہری ٹریفک سے متعلق کسی بھی معلومات کے لیے ہماری ہیلپ لائن 1915 پر ڈائل کریں ، چیف ٹریفک آفیسر pic.twitter.com/7uuBsliW6h

— City Traffic Police Peshawar (@TrafficPeshawar) August 26, 2026

A number of smaller processions will also be taken out from Sikandar Pura, Qissa Khwani, Saddar, Kohati, Gulbahar and other parts of the city.

To manage traffic during the celebrations, the city traffic police have deployed four SPs, 12 DSPs and 600 traffic personnel and wardens across Peshawar.