World marks Mother's Day with utmost love, respect

The day which falls on the second Sunday of May every year, celebrates the mother of the family and her countless sacrifices and devotion.

It also celebrates the tender touch of motherhood, maternal bonds and influence of mother in society. A mother’s arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them.

In Pakistan many people honor their mothers by handing them gifts to express their profound love for their mamas. Those who have lost their mothers pray and pay their respects to the dears departed.

Many schools hold special programs in order to acknowledge the efforts of their mothers, whereas media channels celebrate it by airing special programs meant to honor the mothers.