Eidul Azha observed peacefully in Pakistan

Muslims in Pakistan celebrated Eidul Azha with religious fervour and traditional zeal on Wednesday, Express News reported.

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.

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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.



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11:40am

Many celebrities and politicians extended their Eid wishes to all those celebrating this religious festival via Twitter.