Millions of Muslims across Pakistan are celebrating Eid-ul-Adha with religious fervour, offering special prayers and sacrificing animals to commemorate the historic Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
The spirit of unity, sacrifice, and compassion was evident in the early morning hours as worshippers gathered at mosques and open grounds nationwide to mark the holy occasion.
The largest Eid congregation in the country was held at Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, where Dr. Muhammad Ilyas led the prayers. A large number of faithful, including women and children from the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, attended the spiritually charged gathering.
In Lahore, thousands offered Eid prayers at iconic sites, including Data Darbar, Minar-e-Pakistan, Jamia Naeemiyah, and Mansoora. Prominent religious scholar Mufti Ramzan Sialvi led prayers at the Data Darbar Mosque, while Allama Ibtisam Elahi Zaheer led the congregation at Greater Iqbal Park, where a significant turnout of citizens was witnessed.
While shedding light on the philosophy of sacrifice, clerics across the country said that the day of Eid-ul-Adha gave a lesson of patience, selflessness, and sacrifice. Prayers were also offered for the peace, security, and prosperity of the country.
Political and provincial leaders joined the nation in the festivities, participating in prayer congregations in their hometowns.
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Advisor to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah offered Eid prayers in Faisalabad.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur joined congregants in Dera Ismail Khan.
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Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider offered prayers in Attock
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PPP leader Maula Bakhsh Chandio participated in the gathering in Hyderabad.
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Defense Minister Khawaja Asif prayed at Jamia Masjid Khawaja Safdar in Sialkot.
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Maulana Fazlur Rehman led Eid prayers in village Abdul Khel, Dera Ismail Khan, where he urged citizens not to forget orphans, the poor, and the needy on this sacred day.
In Quetta, the central Eid prayers were held at the Governor House, attended by Balochistan Governor Sheikh Jafar Mandokhel, senior officials, and citizens. Strict security measures were enforced, with heavy police presence around mosques and Eidgahs across the city.
In Peshawar, a large congregation gathered at the central Eidgah on Charsadda Road, while in Jamrud, citizens offered prayers at TD Bazaar and Ghandi, praying for the country’s peace and security under tight security arrangements.
Rawalpindi’s Liaquat Bagh hosted another major Eid gathering led by Qari Waliullah, with Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rashid among the attendees. Police and Rescue 1122 teams managed crowd control and security using scanner gates and physical search protocols.
From Sukkur’s Public School grounds to Qasimabad in Hyderabad, Muslims across Pakistan came together in peaceful and heartfelt celebrations of Eid, listening to scholars emphasize the philosophy of sacrifice, patience, and selflessness.
Millions of animals are being sacrificed across the country as Muslims follow the Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), distributing meat among relatives, the needy, and the underprivileged.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered Eid-ul-Adha prayers at a mosque in Model Town, Lahore, accompanied by family members. Former Punjab chief minister Hamza Shehbaz was also present on the occasion. After the prayers, the PM greeted fellow worshippers with Eid hugs and best wishes.
In Islamabad, President Asif Ali Zardari offered Eid prayers at the mosque within the Presidential Palace. Other prominent leaders, including KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi and senior PPP leader Raja Pervez Ashraf, also joined in prayers at various venues. Special prayers were offered across the country for Pakistan's peace, development, and prosperity.
Across all provinces, prayers were offered for peace, security, and prosperity in Pakistan.
