Twin cities celebrate Eid with festive spirit

Express Tribune

a day ago

Eidul Azha was celebrated with great religious zeal in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Over the three-day festival, families performed the sacred ritual of animal sacrifice and gathered to share meals and warm hospitality at home.
Recreational outings were an integral part of the celebrations, as families visited parks and entertainment spots in the evenings. Both children and adults enjoyed the festive atmosphere, adding to the joy of the occasion.
Sacrificial animals were slaughtered, and the meat was distributed among family, friends, and those in need. Women prepared special breakfasts and dinners, ensuring guests were welcomed with traditional warmth and generosity. As per custom, those who hosted on the first day visited others on the second and third days.
The first day of Eid began with intense heat and humidity. However, by evening, clouds gathered, offering slight relief from the scorching sun. As the sun set, families visited parks and entertainment spots in the evenings, where both children and adults enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
Sacrificial animals were slaughtered, and the meat was distributed among family and friends. Women prepared special breakfasts and delectable meals, ensuring that families and guests were treated with warmth and hospitality. As is customary, the hosts of the first day became guests on the second and third day of Eidul Azha.
The first day of Eid began under a blazing sun, with intense heat and humidity gripping the region. However, by evening, clouds rolled in over the twin cities, offering some relief from the sweltering weather.
As the sun set, families and children flocked to parks and entertainment spots, making the most of the festive evening.
On the second and third days, the heat persisted. Popular attractions such as Ayub National Park, Joyland, and Iqbal Park in Rawalpindi were teeming with visitors. Children enjoyed their favourite rides, electric cars, trains, roller coasters, and paddle boats, while others watched magic shows. Adults spent quality time with their families, completing the Eid celebrations.
A young girl named Rida, who came to the park with her parents, shared her excitement, saying that after the animal sacrifice, they visited the park with their family and had a wonderful time. A man named Ayaz Khan said that the children had been insisting on going out for recreation, so he brought them to the park. The weather was good, and the children had a wonderful time.
The administration and Rawalpindi police implemented strict security measures at Ayub National Park and other recreational spots across the city and cantonment areas.