Overview
- Large congregational Eid prayers and sacrificial rites drew thousands in cities from New Delhi and Jaipur to Karachi and Rawalpindi, with worshippers observing traditional rituals and sharing meat with the needy.
- Authorities mounted tight security for major Eidgahs and mosques, using police patrols, drones, Quick Response Teams and reserve forces to manage crowds and restrict traffic during peak prayer times.
- Designated abattoirs, licensed slaughter sites and municipal clean-up teams were put in place to control where sacrifices took place and to maintain sanitation and water supply for wazu.
- Evenings saw a surge in social activity and food demand with families hosting barbecues and hiring cooks, which pushed up service charges and increased visits to parks and leisure spots.
- The smooth conduct of the holiday, reported on Thursday, reflects coordinated planning by district administrations, religious leaders and utilities and leaves authorities focused on winding down services as Eid ends.