Karachi Traffic Police on Saturday issued a traffic management plan for the 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) processions across the city.
According to a statement issued by the office of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Karachi Traffic Police, “All SSPs Traffic will personally supervise the Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) processions in their respective districts.”
It should be noted that Muslims around the world celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW )on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal, marking the blessed birth of Prophet Muhammad Mustafa (SAW), which is an important date in the Islamic lunar calendar’s third month.
According to police, on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), two central processions will depart from Memon Masjid after 2:00 pm.
One of these processions will depart from Memon Masjid at 2:30 pm under the leadership of Maulana Akbar Dars and will conclude at Aram Bagh Masjid.
According to Karachi Traffic Police, the second central procession will depart from Memon Masjid at 3:00 pm and will conclude at Nishtar Park.
Alternative Routes (Diversions):
North/Central Zone:
Citizens coming from Nazimabad should take Lasbela Chowk → Nishtar Road → Garden Area.
Those coming from Liaquatabad may use Teen Hatti Road → Lasbela Chowk → turn left towards Martin Road (Central Jail).
Route for those traveling from Hassan Square to Peoples Chowrangi: Kashmir Road → Society Light Signal (Shahrah-e-Quaideen) → Jail Road Flyover → Teen Hatti → Nishtar Road (Lasbela Chowk).
Closed Roads:
No traffic will be allowed from Guru Mandir to Old Numaish Chowrangi.
District East:
Citizens going from Shahrah-e-Faisal towards Shahrah-e-Quaideen (Noorani Kebab) and Old Numaish should turn right from Society Light Signal and use Kashmir Road.
From Jail Gate (Jamshed Road) to Guru Mandir/MA Jinnah Road, use Bahadur Yar Jang Road → Soldier Bazaar.
District South:
For Garden/Zoo to MA Jinnah Road, use the road in front of Inclesaria Hospital and Maki Masjid, then turn right towards Gul Plaza or left towards Coast Guard/Holy Family Hospital.
Traffic from Lucky Star towards Empress Market (MA Jinnah) will be diverted from Saddar Dawakhana towards Peoples Chowrangi.
Traffic heading to Burns Road will be diverted from Abdullah Haroon Road towards MR Kiyani Chowk.
Further Closures:
From MR Kiyani Chowk to Court Road (Kabootar Chowrangi) traffic will remain closed; vehicles will be diverted from Arts Council (Strachan Road) towards Pakistan Chowk.
Traffic from Shahrah-e-Liaquat towards Burns Road will be diverted from Aram Bagh Signal towards Pakistan Chowk.
Important Instructions:
Entry of all heavy and commercial vehicles into the city will be banned on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW).
Only vehicles with procession stickers on their windscreen will be allowed entry onto MA Jinnah Road.
Parking will not be allowed along procession routes. Police have appealed to citizens to use alternative routes to avoid inconvenience or delays.
Help & Contact:
Karachi Traffic Police Helpline: 1915 (available 24/7), WhatsApp: 0305-9266905, Facebook: Karachi Traffic Police, Radio Updates: FM 88.6 (Sindh Police).
