KARACHI: On the directives of Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, arrangements have been made for the traditional gathering of Eid-ul-Adha prayers at Polo Ground, said Ali Hassan Sajid, spokesman of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation.

He said Eid prayer gatherings are being held at Gulshan-e-Jinnah (Polo Ground) since 1958 and it is the largest Eid prayer gathering in the city for which splendid arrangements are being made. He said that along with the Administrator Karachi and the Municipal Commissioner Karachi, diplomats from various Islamic countries, elected public representatives, top government officials and dignitaries will offer Eid prayers in the polo ground.

Large-scale arrangements are being made for Eid-ul-Adha prayers, entrances and exits are being decorated, while flags of Islamic countries will be hoisted in the surrounding areas to show solidarity with the Islamic world.

On this occasion, ablution is arranged in the Eid Gah for the convenience of the worshipers. Fragrance will be sprayed on the morning of Eid. Special arrangements are being made for cleanliness and security in consultation with the concerned agencies.