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DC, DPO receive central Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession in Gujrat

GUJRAT: Deputy Commissioner Noor-ul-Ain Qureshi and District Police Officer Faisal Shehzad received the central procession marking Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) in Gujrat , as thousands of devotees participated in the religious gathering held amid security and administrative arrangements across the city.

The central procession began from Jamia Masjid Pir Wilayat Shah and moved through its designated route before reaching Faisal Gate, Circular Road and Chowk Pakistan, where it was scheduled to conclude.

The procession was led by Pir Syed Saeed Shah Gujrati, while a large number of devotees, religious scholars and residents participated in the celebrations.

Deputy Commissioner Noor-ul-Ain Qureshi and DPO Faisal Shehzad received the procession outside the Municipal Corporation Gujrat office. The two senior officials exchanged Eid Milad-un-Nabi greetings with the organisers and participants and reviewed arrangements made for the smooth passage of the procession.

Assistant Commissioner Gujrat Abdul Qadeer Zarkoon, Chief Officer Municipal Committee Gujrat Zafar Abbas and other officers concerned were also present on the occasion.

The district administration and police had made arrangements to facilitate participants and ensure the procession continued peacefully along its designated route. Officials remained present at key points of the route to monitor the arrangements and maintain coordination among different departments.

Speaking on the occasion, Pir Syed Saeed Shah Gujrati appreciated the district administration and police for completing what he described as effective arrangements for the Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations.

He said the peaceful observance of religious occasions required cooperation between citizens, religious leaders, administration and law enforcement agencies.

Pir Saeed Shah also offered special prayers for peace and security in Gujrat district and across the country. He prayed for harmony, unity and stability in Pakistan and urged the faithful to draw guidance from the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

The religious leader said Eid Milad-un-Nabi was an occasion for Muslims to renew their commitment to the principles of compassion, justice, tolerance and service to humanity as taught by the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

He prayed that Allah Almighty would grant everyone the strength to follow the Seerat-e-Tayyaba in their individual and collective lives.

The Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations continued across Gujrat, with religious processions, gatherings and other events being held in different parts of the district.

Participants in the central procession expressed devotion and affection for the Holy Prophet (PBUH), while religious slogans and naats echoed along the route.

The district administration, police and municipal authorities remained engaged in ensuring that the central procession proceeded according to the planned arrangements and concluded peacefully at its designated point.

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