Nation celebrates Eidul Azha today

Congregational prayers held across country to mark the religious festival

Pakistan celebrated Eidul Azha with religious fervour and zeal on Friday.

Congregational prayers were held across the country to mark the religious festival, along with sermons highlighting the significance of the event and the philosophy behind sacrifice.

Security arrangements were beefed up across the country during the occasion, and measures were put in place by federal and provincial governments to ensure no disruptions were created during the day, Radio Pakistan reported.

Children seen at Badshahi Mosque in Lahore on September 24, 2015 as Eidul Azha congregational prayers end. PHOTO: MALIK SHAFIQ/EXPRESS

Meanwhile, civic authorities of different cities and towns made special arrangements for the disposal of carcasses and other solid waste material during the three days.

Read: President, PM lay stress on spirit of sacrifice

Both Prime Minster Nawaz Sharif and President Mamnoon Hussain urged Pakistanis to remember the soldiers who have sacrificed their today for the nation’s tomorrow.

In his Eid message issued on Thursday, President Hussain said that by laying down their lives for the country, our soldiers had been immortalised in history. “We should also remember the invaluable sacrifices of our brothers and sisters who are suffering because of the fight against terrorism.”

Earlier, while addressing the media, the premier extended his heartiest Eid wishes to the nation. In his message, he emphasised the need of national unity in the face of challenges faced by Pakistan.

Many political figures and celebrities took to social media to wish everyone a blessed Eidul Azha:

Wishing everyone a safe & peaceful Eid. Let us also remember the spirit of sacrifice & devotion this day commemorates.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) September 25, 2015

Eid ul Adha Mubarak. Let us not forget that this feast of sacrifice celebrates an act of total submission to God.

— Reham Khan (@RehamKhan1) September 25, 2015

I appeal to people of Pakistan to celebrate Eid with simplicity due to terrorism incident in Peshawar and stampede during Hajj.

— Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri (@TahirulQadri) September 24, 2015

Eid Mubarak to all celebrating today. Missing my family in Pakistan. May Allah bless you all this Friday and Eid. Enjoy the day.

— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) September 25, 2015

Eid Mubarak to all. May this Eid bring prosperity and peace in Pakistan.

— Dr. Sharmila sahibah faruqui (Phd) s.i (@sharmilafaruqi) September 25, 2015

Eid Mubarak to all our Pakistani brothers and sisters .

— Sharjeel Inam Memon (@sharjeelinam) September 25, 2015

Eid Mubarak to all Muslims across the globe. May Allah accept our prayers and sacrifices. Aameen

— Siraj ul Haq (@SirajOfficial) September 25, 2015