Tableeghi Ijtema concludes

PML-N Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif, several federal ministers and religious leaders also attended the congregation. Since last year, the total 18 constituencies of the Tableeghi Jamaat in Pakistan have been divided into two equal portions for the convenience of the participants.

On the first leg of the annual congregation this week, the faithful from nine constituencies i.e. from upper NWFP and Punjab as well as from abroad ensured their participation.

As soon the Ijtema concluded, all the routes leading to Raiwind were sealed, owing to huge traffic outflow from Raiwind to Lahore and other cities.

The Annual Tableeghi Ijtema at Raiwind is considered as the biggest Muslim congregation after that of the Haj. The faithful from more than 200 countries of the world also participate in the annual congregations at Raiwind.

The concluding statement and the prayers were released in many languages. It concluded at 1.15 pm after which thousands of tableeghi jamaats proceeded to different destinations.

In tents, fire broke out for three times due to unknown reasons but the fire brigade controlled it. However, no one was injured.