Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - Faithful to celebrate Eid ul Azha on Saturday

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP): Eid ul Azha will be celebrated across the country on Saturday with a religious zeal and fervor and a renewed pledge for peace and brotherhood. Special prayers will be offered Upon Him) after Fajr prayer for peace, progress and prosperity of the country.

The day will dawn with exchange of felicitations among the Muslims as they will share their sentiments of brotherhood, love and respect for one another while moving to the congregation places.
Then they gather at mosques at open places (Eidgahs) to offer prayers and commemorate the great sacrifices of Hazrat Ibrahim, the beloved Prophet of Allah Almighty.
Special sermons are delivered at congregations to highlight the importance of the Day and spirit behind the sacrifices of the animals to the will of God.
This festival reminds us the commitment of Hazrat Ibrahim, who on the will of God, offered the sacrifice of his dear son Hazrat Ismail. This act of Hazrat Ibrahim was so graciously liked by Allah Almighty that He made sacrifice obligatory to those Muslims who afford it.
From then to onwards, on 10th Zilhajj of every Islamic calendar, the followers celebrate Eid and offer sacrifices of the animals.
After offering prayers and hearing to the sermons of the preachers, they sacrifice their animals and share happiness and meat with their relatives, neighbors and friends in a gesture of love and brotherhood.
All centres of Pakistan Television Corporation, Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation and private channels chalk out special programs for the auspicious occasion. Newspapers take out special supplements to highlight the distinctive features of the sacred day.
Police and administration in the federal capital and provincial capitals have chalked out comprehensive plans for security and safety of the people and to thwart any untoward incident.
This time the government has announced four holidays to facilitate the people to celebrate Eid in a befitting manner.
Muslims across the world celebrate two Eids every year; Eidul Fitr and Eid ul Azha; with earlier falling at the end of Holy Month of Ramadan and the latter in Zil Hajj in commemoration of the sacred sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim.

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