07 March 2004	Sunday	15 Muharram 1425

KARACHI, March 6: Like elsewhere in the world, the Hindu community celebrated the annual festival of colours, Holi, here on Saturday. The children threw colours on each other and also visited their relatives. The festival is celebrated to mark the victory of good forces over the evil ones.

Areas like the one near Swami Narayan Temple or those near the Ranchhore Lines, where the Hindus live in considerable numbers, wore a festive look with colours flowing in the air.

Special prayers were offered in all temples, with the main prayer meeting at Swami Narayan Temple.

Religious scholars in their sermons highlighted the importance of Holi and urged people to adopt the path of goodness. Prayers were also offered for the solidarity of Pakistan and prosperity of the community.

Bhajans were also sung on the occasion. Food was distributed freely among the devotees.

The Adviser on Housing and Town planning, Waseem Akhtar, visited the Soldier Bazaar Temple to greet the Hindu community on their festival.