ISLAMABAD – Like other parts of the world, people in Pakistan arecelebrating Eid-ul-Azha today with religious fervor to commemorate thegreat sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim and his son Prophet Ismael.
The day dawned with special prayers in mosques for well-being of the Ummah,the Kashmiris, and progress, prosperity and security of Pakistan.
Eid congregations were held at mosques, Eidgahs and open places in allcities, towns and villages across the country. Ulema delivered Khutbahhighlighting significance of the day and philosophy of great sacrifice.
Citizens will keep offering sacrifice of animals during three days of Eid.
Doctors observed that meat lovers can fall prey to several diseases duringEid ul Azha if they eat excessive amounts of meat as doing so can causediarrhea, vomiting, high blood pressure and excess uric acid in the body.They suggest that people should attempt to maintain a balanced diet whichconsists of both meat and fruits and vegetables, among other things, toprevent any ailments associated with eating too much meat.
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Sale and purchase of sacrificial animals reached its peak Sunday nightacross the country.
National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser and Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Surihave felicitated the Muslim Ummah and the countrymen on the auspiciousoccasion of Eid-Ul-Azha.
The NA speaker and and the deputy speaker, in their separate messages onSunday, said the Eid reminded the sacrifice given by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS),when he was about to slaughter his son Hazrat Ismail (A.S) on theAlmighty’s orders.
