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PESHAWAR, Jun 07 (APP): Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated by people in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) including merged tribal areas on Saturday with religious fervour and enthusiasm.
The day dawned with special prayers in mosques and Eidgahs for the well-being of the Muslim Ummah and the progress, prosperity and security of the country.
Eid congregations held in all major cities and towns of KP where people sought forgiveness and mercy.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi offered Eid prayer at Awan e Saddar Islamabad, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur at DI Khan and Federal Minister Engr Amir Muqam at Shangla.
Like other cities of the country, small and large Eid prayer gatherings also held in Peshawar.
The main Eid congregation held at the Eidgah on Charsadda Road where ulema and religious scholars highlighted philosophy of sacrfice in way of Allah Almighty.
Big congregations were held at Mahabat Khan, Qasim Ali Khan, Gunj Ali Khan, Delawer Khan, Dawash Masjid, Qasim Ali Khan, Sunehri Masjid, Kalabari Masjid, Spin Jumaat Masjid Town, Zagona Masjid Hayatabad Peshawar where special prayers offered for the country and the nation”s prosperity.
The Ulema in their sermons highlighted the significance and philosophy of Eidul Azha and offered a special Dua for the eternal peace of the people who have martyred in the line of duty by protecting the motherland.
Maulana Tayab Qureshi,.Chief Khateeb KP in his sermon said Eid-ul-Azha is a great day of eternal sacrifice for the religion of islam and pleasing of Allah.
He said people must remember the poor and deserving people in their happiness on this holy Eid.
The spirit of sacrifice teaches one to be ready for any service required for the good of humanity and willingness of Allah Almighty.
He said the people have to devote lives to the service of Islam and humanity.
Maulana Tayab said people should take special care of cleanliness after paying Sunnat Ibrahimi and cooperate fully with the sanitation staff.