Security was tight as the faithful crowded mosques for Eid prayers.<br/> <br />(natsot)<br/> <br />Karachi is on alert, amid fears of a possible attack by Taliban militants -- angered by the on-going military offensive in their North Waziristan stronghold.<br/> <br />But here, worshippers celebrating the end of Ramadan, seemed unconcerned.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Urdu) KARACHI SHOP OWNER, MOHAMMAD SADIQ, SAYING:<br/> <br />"The security arrangements were really very impressive. Thank Allah, we offered our prayers without any fear or security concerns. "<br/> <br />With roads blocked in the surrounding area, familes and children felt free to celebrate.<br/> <br />(natsot)<br/> <br />Overall, for worshippers in an often turbulent city, it was a day of peace.<br/> <br />.
