Juma-tul-Wida observed with religious fervor

ISLAMABAD: Juma-tul-Wida, the last Friday of holy Month of Ramazan, was observed with religious zeal and fervor across the country.   

A large number of fasting people thronged the mosques to offer Friday prayers and sought blessings of God Almighty.   

In Islamabad, the main congregation was held at the Faisal Mosque where envoys of Islamic countries and the parliamentarians offered their prayers.    

Ulema and Khateebs in their sermons highlighted the significance of Ramazan, Laila-tul-Qadr, Aitekaf and Jumma-tul-Wida, urging faithful to get maximum benefit of them and seek forgiveness from Allah Almighty for the sins committed intentionally or unintentionally. 

They advised the faithful to follow Islamic teachings in letter and spirit, calling upon the Ummah to exhibit unity for helping the suppressed Muslims especially in Palestine and Kashmir.

On the occasion, special prayers were offered for the progress and prosperity of the country and unity and harmony amongst the Muslim Ummah.    

Prayers were also offered for the liberation of occupied lands of Kashmir and Palestine from the yoke of occupying forces. -NNI