Pakistani Muslims march during celebrations marking Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), in Lahore. -AFP Photo

KARACHI: Eid Milad Al-Nabi (PBUH) was celebrated with religious zeal and enthusiasm on Sunday in Karachi, like other parts of the country.

A number of big and small Milad rallies were taken out by various religious organizations including Jammat Ahle-Sunnat, Sunni Tehreek, Dawat-e-Islami and New Memon Masjid Trust from different areas to celebrate the occasion.

All the processions and rallies converged into a big public meeting at Nishtar Park which was addressed by various Ulema and Mashaikh. The speakers highlighted the various aspects of the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and called the followers to follow his teachings and the Sunnah.

Sunni Tehreek took out a rally from Liaquatabad which was participated by people including children in a large number. It was culminated at Nighter park after passing through different routes.

Naat Night congregation was organized at main Liaquatabad Road on 12 Rabi-ul- Awwal in which noted Naat Khwan recited Naat.

Besides, a large number of Milad programmes and conferences were held acrose the city to mark the sacred day where prominent ulema delivered speeches on the life and teaching of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)

Different political and religious organizations set up reception camps along the routes of rallies to facilitate the participants. The KESC had suspended load shedding for two days in order to allow the followers to celebrate Eid-e-Milad.

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