ISLAMABAD: Eid-ul-Azha is being celebrated across the country on Saturday with religious fervor to commemorate the great sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim and Hazrat Ismael (AS).

The day dawns with special prayers in mosques for well-being of the Ummah and progress, prosperity and security of the country.

Eid congregations held at mosques, Eidgahs and open places in all cities, towns and villages across the country.

Ulema delivered Khutbah highlighting significance of the day and philosophy of great sacrifice.

Sacrifice of animals is being offered to follow Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS).