Second Phase of Raiwind Tablighi Ijtema ConcludesPakistan

Millions of faithful from all over the world attended the three-day gathering, especially from Swat, Karachi, Dera Ismail Khan, Shangla and Faisalabad. The Raiwind Ijtema is one of the largest religious gatherings in Pakistan, drawing participants from across the country and abroad every year.

As the congregation ended, thousands of participants began their journey back to their homes. The return of such a large gathering places heavy demands on transport and traffic management around Raiwind, on the outskirts of Lahore.

Chief Traffic Officer Abdul Rahim Sherazi inspected the arrangements to ensure a safe and orderly departure of the participants. He extended gratitude to citizens for their cooperation during the gathering.

Capital City Police Officer Bilal Siddique Kamyana visited the Raiwind Tablighi Markaz and reviewed the security arrangements made for the congregation. He directed police officers to remain alert and keep an eye on miscreants until the complete evacuation of the Markaz.

The Tablighi Ijtema is held in phases each year, with separate gatherings allowing the Markaz to accommodate the huge numbers of participants. The gatherings consist of sermons, prayers and religious instruction, and participants travel from distant districts and other countries to attend.

Security and traffic arrangements are a major part of the administration’s preparations for the Ijtema, given the scale of the crowds. Police are deployed around the Markaz and along the routes used by participants, and traffic plans are put in place to manage the flow of vehicles as the congregation disperses.

With the second phase now concluded, the Markaz will be cleared of participants over the coming hours, and the police have been instructed to stay on duty until the evacuation is complete. The gathering passed off with the concluding prayers for the country and the Muslim Ummah, marking the end of another year of the annual congregation at Raiwind.