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Although traditional revelry was mute, there was no sign that people were staying home.
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Processions were taken out and special prayers were offered across the region to mark the occasion.
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In pictures: Hopes and prayers as Lal Shahbaz Qalandar's shrine welcomes visitors after five months
A spellbinding aura of mysticism could be felt as the faithful entered the shrine on a hot Monday.
In pictures: With Covid-19 kept at bay, Pakistanis celebrate Independence Day with traditional zeal
Jubilant citizens do fireworks, take out rallies across the country carrying national flags.
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Apart from marriage halls and educational institutions, nearly all sectors have been allowed to open.
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In pictures: Pakistan celebrates Eidul Azha shadowed by Covid-19
Sacrifices of goats, cows, camels and sheep were carried out nationwide.