Eid Namaz Time Lahore: Pakistan Celebrates Eidul Azha
The festival is a time for spiritual reflection, sacrifice, and giving, as Muslims around the world come together to commemorate the devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and mark the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah, with Pakistanis distributing meat and charity to those in need.
Pakistanis gathered at mosques across the country to offer congregational prayers and mark the beginning of Eidul Azha, a festival commemorating the sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS), with thousands attending prayers at Faisal Mosque in Islamabad.
The festival was celebrated with great fervour, as people from all walks of life came together to perform the traditional animal sacrifice, distributing meat among relatives and the poor. Federal Ministers, politicians, and Muslim diplomats joined the faithful in prayers, with the administration ensuring security and deploying police personnel outside mosques and public places.
In Karachi, the Bohra community celebrated Eidul Azha with deep devotion and festive spirit, holding special congregational prayers in various localities and distributing meat among the underprivileged. Meanwhile, Afghan refugees in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also observed the festival, and Muslims across the world celebrated it on Friday or Saturday, depending on moon sightings in their respective regions.
In Saudi Arabia, Eid prayers were held at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Masjid al-Nabwi in Madinah, with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif joining the congregation at Masjid al-Haram. Back in Pakistan, the Eid-ul-Adha prayer will be held at Faisal Masjid on Saturday at 6:30 AM, led by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ilyas, Director General of Da'wah Academy at International Islamic University Islamabad.
As the nation comes together to celebrate this significant festival, the spirit of charity, devotion, and unity is palpable, with people from all over the country spreading love, kindness, and generosity, embodying the true essence of Eidul Azha.