LAHORE, Nov 10 (APP): Lahorites on Sunday celebrated the 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal (birth anniversary of the beloved Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) with religious zeal and fervor.
The day dawned with 21-gun salute in the provincial capital. Pak Army presented the gun salute at Mehfooz Shaheed Garrison.
Pak Army Jawans raised slogans of Allah-o-Akbar, Ya Rasool Allah (SAWW) and Pakistan Zindabad.
Prayers were also offered in Mosques of the city for the peace, progress and prosperity of the country.
The main procession of Eid Miladun Nabi (SAWW) was taken out from Railway station which concluded outside Data Darbar after passing through its traditional routes (Brandreth Road,Shah Alam Chowk, Anarkali and Lahori Gate).
The main procession was organized by “Jashne-e-Eid Miladun Nabi (SAWW) Ceremonies Central Committee”. A large number of people from all age groups participated with religious zeal in the procession.
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The participants raised slogan of Allah-o-Akbar, Ya Rasool Allah (SAWW), recited Darood Sharif besides Naat-e-Rasool-e-Maqbool (SAWW).
People showered rose petals on the participants of the procession while special cleanliness arrangements were made on the routes.
On the occasion, the speakers highlighted the significance of the day besides presenting glorious tribute to the benefactor of the entire humanity, the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).
Besides the main procession, small and big rallies were also taken out from Out Fall road, Ferozpur road, Chungi Amar Sadhu and other parts of the city.
Different Mehfil Milad-e-Mustafa (SAWW) programmes were also held which were attended by a large number of people.
Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar extended greetings to the Muslim world on the auspicious occasion of birth anniversary of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).
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In his message, the chief minister said, “the holy birth of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) is the most propitious happening in the entire human history”.
“Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), who is the benefactor of the all mankind, has emerged as a supreme example for the whole world through his immaculate character and ‘Uswa-e-Husna’ and introduced an exemplary socio-economic order.”
“There is a need that exemplary state of Madinah should be remembered by all of us today so that we could solve our problems in the light of lifestyle of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH),” Buzdar added.
He said Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) taught the human beings about golden principles of love, peace, affection, equality, justice and respect of humanity.
The menace of injustice, cruelty and lawlessness could be eradicated by following the golden teachings of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). “Pakistan can be made a citadel of peace and harmony by following ‘Uswa-e-Husna’ of the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH),” he asserted.
It is pertinent to mention here that Punjab Assembly, WAPDA House, Railway Station and different educational institutes had been illuminated in the city. Besides this, people have decorated and illuminated homes and bazaars, set up ‘Sabeels’ and ‘Langar’ (free food).
Beautifuly prepared replicas of the ‘Khana Kaba’ and Roza-e-Rasool Pak (PBUH) had also been placed in different bazaars for the viewers.
Foolproof security arrangements were put in place in the city to avoid any untoward incident on this auspicious occasion.
