Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) is being celebrated across the country with religious zeal and fervor on Friday (today).

Pakistan Press Club – ISLAMABAD

The day dawned with 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in all provincial capitals to pay homage to the last Holy Prophet (PBUH).

Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) processions and rallies are being taken out different parts of the country.

Several government and private buildings have also been well-lit, including streets, mosques, shrines, shopping centers and residential areas have been beautifully illuminated with colorful lights.

Big and small processions will also be taken out throughout the day in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Karachi, Quetta, Faisalabad, Lahore, Multan, Muzaffargarh, Abbotabad, Mansehra, Muzaffarabad, Gilgit, Astore, Skardu, Bahawalpur, Vehari, Jahanian and other areas.

Special conferences, events and Mahafil-e-Naat have been arranged to pay homage to the last messenger of Allah whose whole life and teachings are beacon of light for the entire humanity.

Seerat conferences will also be organized at the provincial headquarters and other main cities and towns.

Prominent Ulema will highlight various aspects of Seerat-e-Nabi (SAW) calling upon people to follow the teachings of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) for their salvation.

Special prayers are also scheduled for progress and prosperity of the country.

The concerned authorities have announced strict security measures to be taken in all the major cities to avoid any untoward incident.