Peshawar – Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated by people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) including merged tribal areas with religious fervour and enthusiasm today (Wednesday).
The day will dawn with special prayers in mosques and Eidgahs for the well-being of the Muslim Ummah and the progress, prosperity and security of the country.
Eid congregations will be held in all major cities and towns of KP where people will seek forgiveness and mercy.
In Peshawar, the central congregations will be held at main Eidgah Charsadda road and historic Mohabat Khan mosque at 6:30am.
The Ulema and religious scholars will highlight philosophy of sacrifice in way of Allah Almighty.
Big congregations will also be held at Qasim Ali Khan Dawash Masjid, Sunehri Masjid, Kalabari Masjid, Spin Jumaat Masjid Town, Zagona Masjid Hayatabad Peshawar where special prayers would be offered for the country and the nation’s prosperity.
The Ulema in their sermons would highlight significance and philosophy of Eid-ul-Azha and will offer a special Dua for the eternal peace of the people who have martyred in the line of duty by protecting the motherland.
Maulana Tayab Qureshi, Chief Khateeb KP said Eid-ul-Azha carried special significance for Muslims to seek forgiveness and sacrfice everything in way of Allah Almighty.
He said people must remember the poor and deserving people in their happiness on this holy Eid.
The spirit of sacrifice teaches one to be ready for any service required for the good of humanity and willingness of Allah Almighty.
He said the people have to devote lives to the service of Islam and humanity.
Maulana Tayab said people should take special care of cleanliness after paying Sunnat Ibrahimi and cooperate fully with the sanitation staff.
