Traditionally Eid-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH)is celebrated by holding religious gatherings to offer prayers and praises for the holy prophet and taking out processions which terminate at a big religious public meeting in the respective cities and towns. Illumination of Mosques, public and private buildings, houses and streets is a common feature of this day.
The participants in different localities also hold Naat recitation contests and illumination competitions amongst themselves. Twin cities' markets are also bustling with buyers of green flags and badges. Rawalpindi's localities and streets are glowing with lights of different colours. The city's different areas have been adorned with decorative lights. Stalls and camps set up by various organisations could be seen all over the city.