Festivities continue on the second day of across Pakistan with the revered observance of the Sunnah of Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim [AS]. Since morning, major cities like Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi and Peshawar alongside various other towns have been witnessing animal sacrifices. Despite sweltering temperatures, public enthusiasm is evident as amusement parks, theme parks and picnic spots draw visitors' droves. falls in the 12th Islamic month, Zil Hajj, which marks the conclusion of the Islamic lunar calendar and includes the annual Hajj pilgrimage. A persistent heatwave continued across Punjab on Eid day, with the Met Office forecasting similar weather conditions during the remaining Eid holidays.

Source: The Nation June 18, 2024 17:09 UTC