Like other parts of the country, Eid ul Azha will be marked with religious fervor in Multan also and local Police beefed up tight security arrangements at Eid congregations. Eid Namaz will be offered at 894 different places and masajid. The police have termed 117 points as sensitive. A total of 2200 police officials will discharge duties across the district. Besides this officials from Dolphin Squad, Mahafiz Force and Elite Force will also assist in maintaining a peaceful environment.
City Police Officer Sadiq Ali Dogar will also pay a visit to different areas to check the security arrangements. On the other hand Eid-ul-Azha 2024 will be celebrated in and around Faisalabad, like in other parts of the country, on Monday, June 17, 2024, with full religious passion, enthusiasm, fervour and zeal. About 1000 Eid congregations will be organised across the district including more than 650 in mosques and others at open sites.
The imams will highlight the importance of Qurbani (sacrifice) in their Eid sermons and urge people to donate generously for the help of their poor brethren besides sacrificing animals in the way of Allah Almighty. The imams will also pray for betterment and welfare of Muslim Ummah as well as for progress and prosperity of Pakistan.
Meanwhile, leaves of Rescue 1122, FESCO, WASA, FWMC, Civil Defence and hospitals’ staff have been canceled and they were directed to remain available at their duty points to deal with emergencies during the Eid holidays.