Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Eid across country on same day: Bilour


PESHAWAR: Senior PUKHTUNKHWA Minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour Tuesday said the tradition of two Eids will be ended and Eid will be celebrated across the country on the same day this year.In a statement issued here, the Minister said the practice of celebrating Eids on different days has always been ridiculed. Therefore, this year the government has decided that only one Eid will be celebrated.He said he will participate in the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on September 19 along with the Provincial Minister for Religious Affairs and other officials.The Senior Minister directed the police to ensure fool-proof security on the eve of Eid and during Eid shopping.

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