The Nation celebrates Eid-ul-Azha today (Sunday) with religious fervour to commemorate the great sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS).  

The day dawned with special prayers in mosques for well-being of the Ummah and progress, prosperity and security of the country. 

Eid prayer congregations were held at mosques, Eidgahs and open places in all cities, towns and villages.

Ulema, in their sermons of Eid, highlighted the significance of the philosophy of great sacrifice offered by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS).

Muslims are offering sacrifice of animals to follow Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS).

Federal and Provincial government have chalked out elaborate security arrangement across the country to ward-off untoward incidents.

Civic authorities of different cities and towns have also made special arrangements for disposal of offal and other solid waste during three days of Eid.

Radio Pakistan, PTV and private TV channels are airing special programs in connection with Eid-ul-Azha while newspapers have published special supplements highlighting the importance of the sacrifice.

President Dr Arif Alvi offered Eid prayer in Karachi this morning.

He prayed for the prosperity and development of the country and solidarity of Muslim Ummah.

The President also greeted people, present on this occasion.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif offered Eid prayer at Jati Umra, Raiwind.

The Prime Minister prayed for the prosperity of nation, development and solidarity of the country.

Like other parts of the country, Eid-ul-Azha is being celebrated today in Punjab with religious fervour.

In Lahore, a large number of Eid congregations were held at mosques, Imam bargahs, parks and open places.

Under Punjab Chief Minister's direction, a comprehensive plan is in place to ensure cleanliness on occasion of Eid ul Azha.

Eid congregations were held in all small and major cities of Sindh including Karachi.

Khateebs and Aima, in their Eid sermons, prayed for the development, prosperity and security of the country and unity and solidarity of Muslim Ummah.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Eid congregations were also held in all small and big cities.

Acting Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mushtaq Ahmed Ghani offered Eid prayer in Abbottabad while Chief Minister Mahmood Khan offered Eid prayer at Governor House Peshawar.

After prayer, they mixed with the public and exchanged Eid greetings with them.

The congregations of Eid-ul-Azha were also held across Balochistan including Quetta city.

Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, Chief Justice Balochistan High Court Justice Naeem Akhtar and Chief Secretary Balochistan Abdul Aziz Uqaili offered Eid prayer at Governor House in Quetta.

Eid congregations were held in Gilgit and other districts and tehsils in the morning.

In Gilgit, the big Eid gatherings were held in Konodas Eidgah, Eid Jutial Gilgit, Lalik Jan stadium, Helipad ground and Shah Karim Hostel.