LAHORE - Muslims across Pakistan, including Lahore, will mark Eid Miladun Nabi on Wednesday with religious zeal and fervour amid eleborate security arrangements.
It will be a national holiday and the day will dawn with special prayers in mosques across the country. Processions will be taken out to celebrate the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) and Milad gatherings will be held to mark the day.
In the city, the main procession will be taken out from Railway Station to Data Darbar where all such rallies will conclude.
Like every year, the government and religious organizations have planned a number of activities including, Milad processions, seminars, conferences, and discussion programmes to celebrate the annual event.
People have decorated and illuminated their houses and streets, besides bazaars, with lights and green flags to show their respect and love for the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
All bazaars, commercial shopping centres, and government and private buildings were being illuminated creatively across the country.
The government departments concerned have been directed to give every possible help and clearance to routes of Milad processions.
Many vendors have set up colourful stalls with unique collection of badges, stickers, flags and banners inscribed with religious slogans.
A high turnover was being reported at city markets selling decorative items for the occasion. People started thronging the market to buy decorative stuff from 1st Rabiul Awwal.
The Punjab government has already prepared a contingency security plan in coordination with other law enforcement agencies to guard the processions and other events to be held on the day.
The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) has released its special cleanliness plan. According to a press release, the objective is to ensure waste free surroundings in the city, especially on the 100 major routes of processions.
The company has issued a duty roster of some 1,000 dedicated workers including officers who will perform duties in three equal shifts during 11 and 12 Rabiul Awwal.
Leaders of religious parties have issued special messages on the day, asking people to stay united and firm to spread the message of Islam.