PESHAWAR: Eid Miladun Nabi (peace be upon him) was celebrated in Peshawar and other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with religious fervour on Tuesday.

The provincial capital was giving an attractive look as official and private buildings were adorned with colourful lights.

The main procession was taken out on Tuesday night from historical Hasthnagri Gate under the aegis of Idara-i Tableegh-i-Islam, which was led by its patron Syed Zahir Ali Shah and others.

The procession passed through different bazaars and was also joined by some small processions.

The route of the procession was decorated with vibrant lights, banners and buntings. Foolproof security measures were observed on this occasion.

On the occasion, Syed Zahir Shah and other speakers urged the participants to follow the teachings of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) so as to turn the society into an exemplary one.

Throughout the way the participants were chanting slogans praising the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet.

Anjaman Ghulamaan-i-Mustafa organised a rally amid tight security in Lakki Marwat, which appeared from Ghosia Mosque and culminated at Milad Park after passing through traditional routes.

The traditional routes of the procession were decorated with colourful banners and buntings.

Addressing the gathering, speakers shed light on the importance of 12th of Rabiul Awwal and asked the people to follow the teachings of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).

In Bannu, the administration arranged Rehmatul-lil-Aalameen conference at the District Council Hall in the cantonment.

Among others deputy commissioner Abdul Hameed Khan, religious scholars, prominent clerics, members of alternate dispute resolution council and people from different segments of society were in attendance.

In Dera, Eid Miladun Nabi was celebrated with religious zeal and fervour.

Special prayers for unity of Muslim Ummah, progress and prosperity of Pakistan were offered in mosques.

Different ceremonies were also held and processions taken out on the occasion.

In Bajaur, the district administration arranged a Rahmatul-lil-Alameen Conference at the Jirga Hall in Khar.

Deputy commissioner Shahid Ali Khan, PTI MPA Dr Hamidur Rahman, educationists, officials of education department and principals of various educational institutions spoke on the occasion, calling upon the participants to follow the teachings of the holy prophet (PBUH) for a peaceful and successful life.

Published in Dawn, September 19th, 2024