Pakistan observes, celebrates Eid-ul-Azha with traditional fervour

Pakistan is celebrating Eid-ul-Azha with traditional zeal and religious fervour today.

After Eid prayers, cows, goats and other animals will be sacrificed to revive the Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS). This morning, Muslims from all walks of life thronged mosques and Eidgahs to offer their prayers.

Special prayers offered for strengthening national solidarity, prosperity, integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan and the liberation of all occupied Muslim territories, including Jammu and Kashmir.

According to The News, the biggest Eid congregation was held at the Shah Faisal mosque. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz offered Eid prayers at Shah Faisal mosque, while President Musharraf offered prayers in Rawalpindi.

The Governor of Sindh, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad, Karachi Mayor Syed Mustafa Kamal, Muslim diplomats in Karachi, government officials, political leaders and city notables also offered Eid prayers at Polo Ground in Karachi.

Eid prayers in Lahore were held at all key mosques, open grounds and Eidgahs.

In Quetta, Eid congregations were held at over 300 places. Balochistan Governor Awais Ahmed Ghani and other top officials of the province offered Eid prayers at Central Eidgah Toghi Road.

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