Celebrations continue across Pakistan on second day of Eidul Azha
Pakistan
People visiting relatives and friends to share Eid joys; Others throng to parks, picnic spots
(Web Desk) – Festivities continue on the second day of Eidul Azha across Pakistan with the revered observance of the Sunnah of Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim [AS].
Since morning, major cities like Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi and Peshawar alongside various other towns have been witnessing animal sacrifices.
In addition to this, people are visiting relatives and friends to share Eid joys, while some are exchanging gifts and sweetmeats.
Despite sweltering temperatures, public enthusiasm is evident as amusement parks, theme parks and picnic spots are drawing droves of visitors.
Eidul Azha falls in the 12th Islamic month, Zil Hajj, which marks the conclusion of the Islamic lunar calendar and includes the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Law enforcement agencies have formulated a comprehensive plan to prevent any untoward incidents during the auspicious occasion of Eid.
The Punjab Police have designed a detailed security strategy to ensure a peaceful Eidul Azha across the province.
A persistent heatwave continued across Punjab on Eid day, with the Met Office forecasting similar weather conditions during the remaining Eid holidays.
