by Shafqat Ali 

 

ISLAMABAD, Oct. 20 (Gwadar Pro) - Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong on Tuesday greeted the Pakistanis on the festival of Eid Miladun Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

 

“Congratulations to the nation of Pakistan on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, with my best wishes for harmony, prosperity, peace and good health. Eid Milad-un-Nabi Mubarak! Cheen-Pak Dosti Zindabad (Long live Pakistan-China friendship)”, the envoy tweeted.

 

Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid Milad-un-Nabi on Tuesday. The Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations in Pakistan have witnessed an added zeal and fervour this year as Prime Minister Imran Khan directed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to organize the celebrations in an unprecedented manner across the country.

 

The day began with a 31-gun salute in the federal capital and 21-gun salutes in provincial capitals with the aim of paying homage to the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

 

The government has declared a public holiday across the country. There were religious processions in various cities.

 

Public and private buildings, mosques, and streets across the country were decorated with fairy lights and green flags.

 

A two-day Rehmat-ul-Alameen (blessing for the universe) Conference was also held at the Islamabad Convention Center.

 

On the occasion of the Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the federal government commuted the sentences of prisoners convicted of petty crimes by three months.

 

This article originally appeared on Gwadar Pro.