The day began with special prayers for development, safety, peace, unity and brotherhood amongst the followers of Holy Prophet (PBUH). The army fired 21-gun salute to mark the day. The government has announced a a public holiday. <br /><br />Special security arrangements have been made to maintain law and order across the country on the occasion of 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal. <br /><br />Newspapers and magazines would publish special supplements, while television channels and radio stations would arrange special `Naatia Mushairas’ and quiz programmes on Seerat-e-Mustafa (PBUH). <br /><br />All major government and private buildings, residential plazas, markets, mosques, roundabouts have been tastefully decorated.Mahafil-e-Milad and public meetings will be held in different parts of the country, while faithful would actively participate in the programmes organised by different local, religious and social organisations. <br /><br />Processions are being taken out in all the cities and towns all across the county on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH).
