Two Eids in country again

PESHAWAR Afghan refugees and people of some tribes celebrated Eid-ul-Azha in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA on Tuesday with traditional zeal and religious fervour, while rest of the faithfuls will celebrate the festival today along with other parts of the country. In Peshawar, main Eid prayers congregations were arranged in Hayatabad, Karkh-ano Market, Kach Garhi, Bord Bazaar, Regi Lalma, Khurasan and Shamshato Refugee Camp and Baghbanan areas. Over 15,000 faithfuls offered Eid prayers at Kacha Gari Camp alone. A large number of Afghan refugees attended these Eid-ul-Azha sermons, in which, Ulema stressed for unity among Muslims. Besides, they also sacrificed animals including cows, goats, sheep and camels. Usually Afghan refugees living in Pakistan celebrate both Eids - Eidul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha - with Saudi Arabia. Following the same lines, they celebrated Eid-ul-Azha on Tuesday, while the Eid will be celebrated officially in Pakistan today. Not only in Peshawar, Afghan refugees living in other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA also commemorated Eid on Tuesday. Likewise, tribesmen in Mohmand and Bajaur Agencies also celebrated Eid-ul-Azha on Tuesday with special prayers for peace and prosperity in the country. Online adds: Nation will celebrate Eidul Azha with traditional zeal and religious fervour today (Wednesday). The day will dawn with special Eid sermons. Special prayers will be offered for the independence of Palestine and Kashmir, and for peace in the region. Muslims will sacrifice animals to celebrate the occasion. People this year have suffered a lot due to the mounting prices of the animals.

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