Owing to five holidays, the capital presented a deserted look with thin traffic on roads and a few number of customers in markets on the third day of Eidul Azha. The city markets remained virtually quiet as very less number of customers visited there. Though Wednesday was the third day of Eid and it was the last official holiday, a majority of people did not come back to the city from their native towns to resume their official duties from Thursday (today). The government announced holidays from November 7 to November 9 (Monday to Wednesday), however, it seemed that people, particularly government officials, would not come back till next Monday as after Thursday and Friday there would be two more weekly holidays.
Eids in Islamabad are almost always boring for there is hardly any event on these occasions; there are no fun fairs, no cultural activities and no other attraction. However, those who celebrate Eids in Islamabad go to recreational spots during Eid holidays and this was what happened this year as on Wednesday a large number of people thronged to public parks and other recreational spots. The federal capital has been wearing a deserted look for Friday as people belonging to various parts of the country left for their hometowns to celebrate the religious festival of Eid with their near and dear ones.
although people are on leave but still they are returning for the sake of enjoyment
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