In their separate messages on the eve of Eidul Azha, felicitating the nation, they said this is a day of remembrance of the obedience of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and the reverence of Hazrat Ismael (AS), who set an extraordinary example of sacrifice and selflessness.
As a gesture of goodwill towards the security officials, the envoy said, 'A good occasion to thank them for their great work throughout the year,' he added.
The provincial authorities asked citizens to offer Eidul Azha special prayer in grounds and ordered to follow the 20-point SOPs during the festival which would come into effect from August 1.
Punjab government on Monday announced to enforce a “smart lockdown” in the province from midnight till August 5 to curtail the spread of the coronavirus pandemic
The Power Division has directed concerned officials to ensure uninterrupted electricity supplies across the country during the three days of Eidul Azha.
Mufti Muneebur Rehman announced that the body has not sighted moon and the month of Zilhaj will begin from Thursday (July 23) while Eidul Azha will be celebrated on August 1.
In the recent announcement by the Saudi Arabian top court, Tuesday would mark the 30th day of Ziqad and the new month will begin on July 22 (Wednesday).
The provincial government has released a notification in this regards, stating that the banned organisations will be barred to collect sacrificial hides by using their own or any other names.