Preparations to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi gain momentum

Rawalpindi: The preparations Sunday gained momentum to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the birthday of last Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) on 12th of Rabi ul Awwal - December 1 with full religious zeal and fervour.
The sacred day will dawn with special prayers in the mosques for upholding
and flourishing of Islam and the Islamic teachings, unity, solidarity, progress and welfare of the Muslim ummah.
Eid Milad-un-Nabi processions will be taken out and ‘Mahafil-e-Milad’ will be held to celebrate the occasion.
All city streets and roads including bazars and shopping centres are being beautifully decorated with lights and banners bearing the writings about celebration of the birth Day of the last Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Gates are being erected at all major roads and streets in all small and major towns in connection with Eid Milar-un-Nabi celebrations.
Private and public buildings are being beautifully illuminated with colourful lights on this occasion to express jubilation over the sacred day.