Large Eid congregations were held throughout the country.
Various religious institutions made preparations for collective sacrifice in different areas.
Strict security arrangements were made to ensure safety of those celebrating the religious festival.
Unlike last year, cellular services were not blocked during Eidul Azha prayer times.
There were no reports of violence related to collection of hides
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2:27pm
After offering Eid prayers, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told his party members that power tariff will be reduced once developmental projects are completed.
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1:50pm
Lots of Eid Facebook shares and humorous memes are circulating at the moment. Take a look at a few popular ones below.
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1:43pm
Do you know what Eidul Azha is like in Lahore? Find out here.
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1:25pm
Keeping politics aside, Pakistani leaders extended warm wishes to the people of Pakistan.
Eid Mubarak to all..may you be in Allah's safety..
— Fauzia Kasuri (@FauziaKasuri) October 16, 2013
The nation must not to forget the people of Balochistan affected by earthquake while celebrating Eid-ul-Adha. #EidMubarak #Pakistan
— Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri (@TahirulQadri) October 16, 2013
Eid Mubarak and best wishes for everyone celebrating the festival!
— Husain Haqqani (@husainhaqqani) October 16, 2013
Eid e eesaar mubarak
— Faisal Subzwari (@faisalsubzwari) October 16, 2013
Eid Mubarak Pakistan!
— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) October 16, 2013
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12:56pm
A 25-year-old passed away in Rawalpindi after his throat was accidentally slit instead of an animal’s during the religious sacrifice.
The exact details of the incident are not known as yet.
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12:28pm
President Mamnoon Hussain is in Saudi Arabia for Hajj, while Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif offered Eid prayers in Raiwind.
Former president Asif Ali Zardari offered Eid prayers in Sukkur, Governor Sindh Ishratul Ebad in Karachi and Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry in Lahore.
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12:00pm
Many instagrammers shared the photos of their animals before and after they were sacrificed.
PHOTO: @adnanawaz
PHOTO: @rameeeeen96
PHOTO: @nash3251
PHOTO: @ayeshfarrukh
PHOTO: @dureenaanwer
PHOTO: @muzz_ahmed
PHOTO: @humayun772
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11:40am
Many celebrities and politicians extended their Eid wishes to all those celebrating this religious festival via Twitter.
Eid Mubarak! May Allah always bless you and your family with happiness, success and imaan in both the dunya and Akhirah Ameen
— Abrar Ul Haq (@AbrarUlHaqPK) October 16, 2013
https://twitter.com/SabaQamarGEO/status/390344340557824000
Eid Mubarak to soldiers and police officials on duty, trying their best to ensure that we are protected and safe!
— Murtaza Solangi (@murtazasolangi) October 16, 2013
Celebrating faith,sacrifice,family,love and togetherness..Eid Mubarak everyone 😀 eat loottsssss
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) October 16, 2013
EID Mubarak to all of you and I wish and pray that this EID brings lot of Happiness in your life..Ameen!
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) October 15, 2013
https://twitter.com/GeoYousafzai/status/390297162711834624
Eid Mubarak My best wishes for you & your family with a prayer that Allah brings peace 2 Pakistan May our poor have a more prosperous future
— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) October 16, 2013
Happy #EidMubarak to ALL my twitter friends / rivals & also those loving trolls! All I ask is we all pray together for a peaceful Pakistan
— Awab Alvi (@DrAwab) October 16, 2013
EID MUBARAK to everyone celebrating the day! Have a good one
— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) October 16, 2013
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