Eid Miladun Nabi celebrated with enthusiasm across country

Published December 24, 2015
A vehicle in Karachi decorated with lights on the occasion of Eid Miladun Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him). ─ Online
A vehicle in Karachi decorated with lights on the occasion of Eid Miladun Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him). ─ Online
People ride on camels during a rally in Lahore. ─ Reuters
People ride on camels during a rally in Lahore. ─ Reuters
A man lights fireworks during a procession ahead of Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) celebrations in Lahore. ─ Reuters
A man lights fireworks during a procession ahead of Eid Miladun Nabi (PBUH) celebrations in Lahore. ─ Reuters
A boy walks through a decorated street in Karachi. ─ AFP
A boy walks through a decorated street in Karachi. ─ AFP
Men ride past a mosque decorated to celebrate the birthday of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). ─ AFP
Men ride past a mosque decorated to celebrate the birthday of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). ─ AFP
A boat docked in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Karachi adorned with lights to celebrate the birthday of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). ─ PPI
A boat docked in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Karachi adorned with lights to celebrate the birthday of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). ─ PPI
A beautifully illuminated street in Karachi. ─ PPI
A beautifully illuminated street in Karachi. ─ PPI
People take part in a torch rally in Lahore. ─ Online
People take part in a torch rally in Lahore. ─ Online

KARACHI: Eid Miladun Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) is being celebrated across the country with religious fervour today, with the government having declared a public holiday.

Processions and Milad gatherings have been organised to mark the occasion, while major mosques in cities and towns have been festively illuminated to celebrate the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

District administrations, government and private organisations have also made elaborate arrangements for illumination and decoration of buildings and parks.

President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, in their messages to the nation, called for resolution of issues through reconciliation and dialogue in keeping with the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

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