ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):The twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad are resplendent with illuminations, flags, and banners as Muslims across the region prepare to commemorate Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Peace be upon him) with religious zeal. Markets, residential streets, and shopping plazas have been decorated with LED lights, buntings, and calligraphic banners bearing “Marhaba Ya Mustafa (PBUH)”. District administrations of both cities have started cleanliness drives and made security arrangements for central …
Twin cities glow with green lights ahead of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH)
ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):The twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad are resplendent with illuminations, flags, and banners as Muslims across the region prepare to commemorate Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Peace be upon him) with religious zeal.
Markets, residential streets, and shopping plazas have been decorated with LED lights, buntings, and calligraphic banners bearing “Marhaba Ya Mustafa (PBUH)”.
District administrations of both cities have started cleanliness drives and made security arrangements for central processions and Milad gatherings expected on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal.
Shopkeepers have set up special stalls selling decorative items, flags, and Milad accessories.
In Rawalpindi’s Raja Bazaar and Commercial Market, shopfronts are lined with fairy lights and green drapes. Muhammad Aslam, a shopkeeper in Raja Bazaar said “We decorate our shops every year to express our love for the Holy Prophet(PBUH) adding that he said this is not just business, it’s devotion“.
People have started buying lights and flags from the first week of Rabi-ul-Awwal.
He further said 12 Rabi-ul-Awal is the most special day for them as they give discounts on decorative items and distribute sweets to customers which brings barakah to their business.
“People buy more in these days than in normal months, we stock extra lights, flags and Milad banners” he commented.
Similar scenes were witnessed in Islamabad’s Melody Market, F-10 Markaz, and G-9 Bazaar.
Ayesha bibi a resident of G-6 said “We have been putting up lights on our street for 15 years. Children especially wait for this time”.
She told that they recite Naat, arrange Mehfil, and distribute sweets in neighborhood.
The streets look like a festival. It feels like Eid has come early,she said.
She explained that 12 Rabi-ul-Awal reminds them of the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH),they decorate the house not just for beauty, but to express love and gratitude.”
In Saddar, Rawalpindi, young volunteers were seen helping shopkeepers in putting up banners and lights. Zain Ali, a college student said that “the whole city looks beautiful at night. It brings people together.”
He said such decorations reflect the deep affection Muslims have for the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Decorating homes and mosques is a way to show respect and gratitude. It also spreads the message of peace and unity, he stated.
Residents expressed hope that the celebrations would be held peacefully.
