By NNN-APP,
Islamabad : The Nation on Saturday celebrated Eid Milad-un-Nabi with religious reverence, fervor and commitment to tread lives in light of the principles laid down by Holy Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The day began with special prayers for development, safety and peace in the country and for unity and brotherhood amongst the followers of Holy Prophet (PBUH).
It was public holiday and special security arrangements had been made to maintain law and order across the country.
All important buildings,residential plazas, markets, mosques and roundabouts were beautifully illuminated.
Mahafil-e-Milad and public meetings were held and people enthusiastically participated in the programs organised by different local, religious and social organizations.
On this occasion Naat and the Holy Quran reciting competitions were held as festivities continued till the evening, in almost every nook and corner of the country to revive the real spirit of Islam and offer respects to the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him).
Keeping in view the current situation, in the Federal Capital, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta and Peshawar and other cities and towns across the country, the security was been put on high alert to avoid any untoward incident and the attendant of Mahafil were properly verified and checked by security personnel.
In Rawalpindi and Islamabad most of the mosques, buildings, markets and streets were decorated tastefully. Since, morning various processions were taken out from different areas of twin cities, reciting Naats and Darood o Salam for the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him).
Major event of the day was the annual National Seerat Conference where Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are a foundation to achieve peace and security and lead Muslims to a new phase of progress and prosperity.
Gilani said, “We should know that life of Holy Prophet (PBUH) is like an open book whose no page is hidden from anybody and its every aspect is unblemished.”
Addressing the conference, Acting President Farooq H. Naek said teaching of Arabic language from class one to ten should be made compulsory so that students could be made familiar with the true teachings of Islam.
He said, “I suggest to the Ministry of Religious Affairs to make efforts in collaboration with the Ministry of Education to include subject of Arabic language in syllabus of students of class one to 10.”
Naek said the students would be in a better position to understand Islamic teachings with proper learning of Arabic as the Holy Quran was in this language.
He said when our youth would be equipped with knowledge of the Quran and Hadith, nobody could misguide them and wrongly interpret the orders of Allah Almighty.
He assured his full cooperation in the endeavours of Ministry of Religious Affairs for promoting all aspects of Seerat-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) to spread peace, love and brotherhood in society.
In Lahore, important buildings like Badshahi Mosque, Minar-e-Pakistan, Assembly Hall, WAPDA House and other buildings were beautifully illuminated. Besides, dongregations were organized where the preachers and scholars highlighted the teachings of the Holy Prophet and delivered lectures on His way of life.
Same arrangements were also made at important cities like Peshwar, Karachi, Quetta, Faisalabad, Hyderabad as well as other small cities and towns to celebrate the day.
Besides buildings, the bazaars, mosques, roundabouts and even houses were also decorated and illuminated.
In Peshawar, the central procession of the Eid-e-Milad was taken out from Milad Chowk that travelled through its traditional routes of Hashtnagri, Karimpura, Ghanta Ghar, People Mandi and ended at Qissakhwani Bazar.
In Karachi, sufficient number of security personnel were deployed to ensure security on the occasion while the main Eid Milad procession was taken out from Boulton Market to Nishtar Park under heavy deployment of security personnel.
Thousand of followers participated in the rallies, with large number boarding the vehicles and others moving on foot to reach the places of congregations to listen to their religious leaders.
In Azad Jammu Kashmir, Eid Milad-un-Nabi was also celebrated with religious reverence. Processions were taken out and “Mahaafil-e-Milad” were held in all small and major towns and cities including Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Kotli, Bagh, Bhimbher, Palandri, Rawalakot and Neelam valley.
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