Karachi and Islamabad Teem With Visitors on Eid’s Second Day
City administrations managed large holiday crowds through family-park designations with visible policing.
Overview
- On March 22, Eid-ul-Fitr’s second day drew heavy turnouts to Islamabad’s Shakarparian, Lake View Park, Daman-e-Koh and Fatima Jinnah Park.
- Karachi’s attractions reported strong attendance, with the Karachi Zoo among the busiest alongside Hill Park, Safari Park and the PAF and Maritime museums.
- Coastal areas saw packed beaches, while food streets in Burns Road, Hussainabad, Boat Basin and Hasan Square stayed busy late into the night.
- Authorities designated key venues as family parks from March 20 to 23 and deployed security at entry and exit points with enhanced surveillance.
- Charitable organisations distributed food and clothing to underprivileged residents to share the holiday’s relief.