Citizens across the country will celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi today (Friday) to mark the birthday of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Different religious and social organisation across the country finalised religious programmes and chalked out rallies and processions to show their devotion and commitment to the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Traditionally, Eid Miladun Nabi is celebrated by holding religious gatherings to offer prayers and praises for the Holy Prophet and taking out processions which end at big public meetings all over the country.
Mosques, public and private buildings, houses and streets are decorated with lights and such decorations are traditionally an important feature of the religious tradition. The participants in different localities also hold Naat recitation contests and illumination competitions amongst themselves.
The markets of the twin cities were seen bustling with buyers of green flags and badges.
Lahore localities and streets have also been decorated with lights to celebrate the occasion.
Stalls and camps set up by various organisations were also seen all over the city.