The nation will celebrate Eidul Azha today (Wednesday) with great religious zeal and fervour to commemorate the great sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismael (AS).
The day will dawn with special prayers in the mosques for well-being of the Muslim Ummah and peace, progress and prosperity of the country.
Eid prayers’ congregations will be held at mosques, Eidgahs and open places in all cities, towns and villages across the country.
Ulema, in their Eid sermons, will highlight the significance and philosophy of great sacrifice offered by Hazrat Ibrahim and Hazrat Ismael (AS). People will offer sacrifice of animals to follow the Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS).
The Federal and Provincial governments have chalked out elaborate security arrangements to ward off any untoward incidents. The local administrations of different cities and towns have also made special arrangements for disposal of offal and other solid wastes during the Eid days.
EID HOLIDAY
The offices of Daily Times will remain closed on May 27 and 28 on account of Eidul Azha. Hence, there will no newspaper on May 28 and 29.