ISLAMABAD
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A large number of people on Tuesday visited graveyards to remember their loved ones on Eid day and offered Fatiha for their departed souls.
Old people, women, children and youngsters started visiting cemeteries from Chand Raat and early morning on Eid day to remember their family members and friends buried there and recited Quran. They also cleaned graves and showered rose petals, laid wreath and lit incenses in the memory of their dear ones.
Special flower stalls were also set up near all the graveyards of twin cities for people to buy flowers, rose water and petals.
Ahsan Riaz, a 21-year-old boy who came to offer Fatiha on the grave of his father who passed away two months back, said, “I am feeling so alone as it is first Eid after my father’s death.”
“My brother passed away in a road accident five years, before but I feel his absence at every joyous occasion. He was my best friend and I shared everything with him. I miss him so much,” said Owais Ghani with tearful eyes.
Asif Kamal, a flower seller outside H-10 Graveyard, said, “We set up stalls a day before Eid for the people’s convenience as many of them visit graveyards after morning prayers.”
Besides Eid, a large number of people visit graveyards on Eid Miladun Nabi, Shab e Barat, and other religious occasions to pray for the departed souls of their relatives and friends.
