Nation celebrates Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) with religious zeal and fervor

Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAWW) is being celebrated with profound religious zeal and fervour across the country today.

The day dawned with thirty one guns salute at the federal capital and twenty one guns salute at all the provincial capitals. Special prayers for the unity of Muslim Ummah and progress and prosperity of the country was offered in the mosques after Fajr prayers.

Special conferences, events and Mehfil-e-Milad have been arranged to pay respect to the last messenger of Allah Almighty whose life and teachings are beacon of light for the whole mankind.

Buildings, streets, roads, mosques and houses have been decorated with colourful lights in connection with the auspicious occasion.

A two-day national Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) is commencing in the federal capital on Friday in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). Ulema, Mashaikh and scholars will participate in the conference and throw light on various aspects of the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).

President Dr Arif Alvi and Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq felicitated the Pakistani nation and Muslim Ummah on Milad-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him).

The leaders urged the nation to obey the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) teachings of brotherhood and compassion besides following his message of unity to become an example of tolerance and coexistence.

In his message, President Alvi said the arrival of Prophet (PBUH) was good tidings for relieving the suffering of humanity, adding that the arrival of the Holy Prophet was the greatest and the most blessed event in history.

“In the whole life of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), we find a perfect model not only for faith and worship, but also for all aspects of life,” he said.