Lahore/Karachi (Agencies/Staff Report): The nation is celebrating third and last day of Eid-ul-Azha today (Wednesday) with due fervour to commemorate the supreme sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
The day dawned with special prayers in mosques for the well-being of the Ummah and progress, prosperity, safety and security of the country.
Following the prayers, people slaughtered their sacrificial animals keeping in line with the sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
children are celebrating third day of Eid-ul-Azha enjoying rides in different parks of main cities with their families and friends.
Earlier, President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated the nation and the entire Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
In their separate messages on the occasion, they said that the passion to sacrifice was inevitable for any nation’s development as it enabled a person to remain steadfast and brave against any ordeal.
Government had announced four holidays from August 12 to 15 on Eid.