ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Muslims across the Country offered Eidul Fitr prayers at thousands of congregations on Monday morning.
Foolproof security arrangements were made by police to protect people who came to pray at mosques, Eidgahs and open spaces in cities, towns and villages.
Special prayers were offered for peace, stability and progress of Pakistan and unity of Muslim Ummah.
After prayers, people embraced each other and exchanged Eid greetings.
First day of Eidul Fitr went ahead in a subdued atmosphere as people felt saddened at the recent tragedies in Ahmedpur Sharqia, Parachinar and Quetta.
People were going out and visiting homes of their relatives and friends to exchange Eid greetings and spend time with each other.
Meanwhile, according to the Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa offered Eidul Fitr prayer with the soldiers at the Line of Control (LOC).
The COAS prayed for prosperity of Pakistan, and also hailed morale of troops, devotion and operational preparedness.
COAS offered Eid Prayer with troops at LOC.Prayed for prosperity of Pakistan. Hailed morale of troops, devotion & operational preparedness. pic.twitter.com/sNqLfCbocd
— Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor (@OfficialDGISPR) June 26, 2017
