Eid ul Fitr celebrated with simplicity in Mandi Bahauddin

Mandi Bahauddin (Sher Gondal) : In backdrop of recent multiple terror hits at Parachinar and Quetta, and Ahmedpur East petrol tanker fire tragedy claiming about three hundred lives and injuring almost same number of innocent citizens, people in Mandi Bahauddin celebrated Eid ul Fitr in quiet and with simplicity amidst tight security arrangements.

Major Eid congregations in Mandi city were held at Central Mosque, Eidgah and Ghousia Mosque where thousands faithful offered prayers.

Similar Eid congregations were held at Phalia, Malakwal and other major towns and small villages across the district.

Religious leaders in their sermons highlighted philosophy and importance of fasting during Ramadan and celebrating Eid. They urged the faithful to share joys of eid with those who are indigents and financially weak.

They praised law enforcement agencies for their sacrifices in fighting against terrorists and anti social elements and their success in restoring peace to great extent. They prayed for all those who were martyred and injured in terror attacks and Ahmedpur horrific incident.

They expressed support to Kashmir’s in their crusade for liberating their homeland from Indian occupation. They condemned Indian military for killing Kashmiris and denying them use of right of self-determination for deciding their Kashmir issue.

The Deputy Commissioner Hafiz Shaukat Ali accompanied by DPO Omer Salamat toured in the district to inspect security arrangements at congregation places. He also visited DHQ hospital and District Jail where he enquired welfare of patients and prisoners and distributed eid gifts among them.

However due to deep shock and grief over death of citizens in recent terror attacks and Ahmedpur East carnage the atmosphere remained grim and sombre.