RAWALPINDI: Juma-tul-Wida, the last Friday of Ramzan, was observed with traditional religious zeal and reverence under tight security arrangements. People thronged the mosques to offer the Friday prayers. On this occasion, special prayers were offered for peace, progress and prosperity in the country, besides liberation of Palestine and occupied Kashmir.
Ulema and Mashaikh, in their special sermons, highlighted the importance of the holy month of Ramzan, fasting, Itikaf and Juma-tul-Wida. Elaborate security arrangements were made as millions of fasting people offered Friday prayers at mosques, Imam Barghas and prayer grounds.
Juma-tul-Wida, is also observed as Youm al-Quds to express support and solidarity with oppressed Muslims of Palestine.
Over 1500 cops, police national volunteers, private security guards and ladies police personnel were on security duty. According to Rawalpindi Police spokesman, on the special directive of Rawalpindi City Police Officer Israr Ahmed Khan Abbasi, foolproof security arrangements were made for the occasion.
Special check posts were established for the checking of vehicles at entry and exit points of the city while rapid response squads were also formed.
Main mosques of the city were especially covered by armed police personnel with only one main gate of the mosques accessible to the faithful.
