Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) to be celebrated today

By Tousif Khan - Sun Feb 05, 3:43 am

The Nation is celebrating Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) today (Sunday) with religious reverence and fervor renewing the pledge to follow true teachings of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).

The day will begin with special prayers for development, safety, peace, unity and brotherhood amongst the followers of Holy Prophet (PBUH). Special security arrangements have be made to maintain law and order across the country on the occasion of 12th Rabi-ul-Awal.

Newspapers and magazines would publish special supplements, while television channels and radio stations would arrange special `Naatia Mushairas’ and quiz programmes on Seerat-e-Mustafa (PBUH).

All major government and private buildings, residential plazas, markets, mosques, roundabouts and even houses have been tastefully decorated.

Mahafil-e-Milad and public meetings will be held in different parts of the country, while faithful will actively participate in the programmes organised by different local, religious and social organizations.

Na’at and the Holy Quran reciting competitions would be held throughout the day in almost every nook and corner of the country to revive the real spirit of Islam and offer respect to the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

For faithful, Eid Milad-un-Nabbi is a highly regarded religious festival when they express gratitude and thanks to Allah Almighty for blessing the universe with His last messenger and Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).