PM Sharif reaches Parachinar to celebrate Eid with soldiers stationed at Pak-Afghan border. Eidul Azha is being celebrated across the country, and in some other parts of the world, today with religious fervour to commemorate the sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim and Hazrat Ismail.
The day dawned with special prayers in mosques for the well-being of the Muslim world and progress, prosperity and security of the country.
Eid congregations were held at mosques, Eidgahs and open places in all cities, towns and villages. Clerics, in their Eid sermons, highlighted the significance of the philosophy of the sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Ibrahim and Hazrat Ismail.
Later, people offer sacrifices of animals. Civic authorities have made special arrangements for the disposal of offal and other solid waste during the Eid days. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached Parachinar to celebrate the festival with the soldiers stationed at the Pak-Afghan border. He is accompanied by army chief Gen Asim Munir, and federal ministers Ishaq Dar, Khawaja Asif and Marriyum Aurangzeb.
Former president Asif Zardari offered Eid prayers at Zardari House in Nawabshah. Federal ministers Ahsan Iqbal in Narowal and Khursheed Shah in Sukkur. After the prayers, Zardari met with the people and greeted them. He was accompanied by other party leaders also.
New clothes, ensuring they look their best for the festivities. Special markets are set up across the country, bustling with buyers and sellers trading livestock.
Eidul Azha not only symbolizes the importance of sacrifice, but also fosters unity, compassion, and generosity within Muslim society.
