Eid- ul-Fitr is being celebrated throughout the country, including Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan today with great religious fervour and festivity, marking the culmination of the holy month of Ramazan. Big 'Eid congregations are held across the country. Special arrangements have been made to offer Eid prayer across the country including Faisal Masjid, Islamabad; Badshahi Masjid, Lahore, Memon Masjid, Karachi and Binori Town. On the occasion, special prayers have been offered for the progress and prosperity of the country, unity of the 'Ummah, solution of their problems and liberation of Muslim territories, including occupied Kashmir. In the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, the 'Eid congregations have been held at more than 300 places. In Islamabad, the biggest congregation held at the grand Faisal Mosque , where the high-ups of the government offered Eid prayers. In Rawalpindi, the biggest Eid congregation held at the historic Liaquat Bagh. Following the Eid prayers, Muslims spend their time feasting with family and friends and feeding those who are less fortunate. Sweets and other special dishes have been prepared for serving the guests. People also exchange gifts on the occasion. The government has declared Eid holidays from September 21 to 23 and paid advanced salaries to employees for enabling them to meet their Eid expenses. On this occasion, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has also offered a special package on Eid days to encourage people to exchange Eid greetings with their near and dear ones. The Radio and Television channels have chalked out a series of special programmes on the occasion of Eid while newspapers will publish special supplements, highlighting the significance of the day. Immediately after the announcement that the Shawwal moon has been sighted previous night, a wave of happiness surged through the masses. People swarmed the markets and Eid bazaars for shopping and women crowded the beauty parlours and shops, selling bangles and mehndi. Till late night people were busy in shopping in the markets. Meanwhile foolproof security measures have been adopted on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. Policemen have been deputed outside the bazaars, shopping centres and sensitive public and private buildings. Strict security measures have also been adopted outside the 'Eidgahs, while police and Rangers will keep patrolling.