LARKANA: Jumatul Wida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramzan, was observed with due solemnity, religious fervour and sanctity in Larkana, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Shikarpur, Jacobabad and Kashmore in Kandhkot districts of Larkana Division.
Mosques in cities and small towns of the five districts of the region, including the main mosques were filled to capacity by the faithful for offering the prayers.
The main congregations in Larkana city and other parts of the district were held at Jamia Mosque Qaim Shah Bukhari, Tablighi Markaz Larkana, Jamia Mosque Qasimia, Dargah Hussainabad Kamber, Dargah Mashoori Sharif, Dargah Pir Mitho Rehmatpur, Larkana and Jaffari Mosque Larkana.
The prayer leaders, in their sermons after prayers, urged people to follow the true spirit of the holy month in their life and implement the rules and guidelines set forth by the Quran and Sunnah.
The prayer leaders called upon the people of Pakistan and other Muslim brethren all over the world to follow the Islamic teachings and share the sufferings of their deprived fellows, as well as support the freedom movements in Kashmir, Palestine.
On the occasion, special prayers were offered for the progress and prosperity of the country, the unity of Muslims all over the world and for their emancipation. Prayers were also offered to save the country from the disasters.
Elaborate security arrangements were made by the local administration.
Special arrangements have also been planned by the district administrations of Larkana, Kamber-Shahdadkot, Shikarpur, Jacobabad and Kashmore-Kandhkot for the security of Eid gahs, imam bargahs and Eid congregations on the day of Eidul Fitr.
The administration, police and Rangers have already been put on high alert to avert promptly any subversive activity by anti-state elements, and for the purpose, patrolling has been increased with immediate effect.