LAHORE: The holy month of Ramadan started in the city, like other parts of the country, uniting the faithful as they fast from dawn to dusk in forbearance and thanksgiving.
Almost all mosques in the city were filled to the capacity during Taraveeh and prayers time.
Ulema remind the faithful that Ramadan is not merely abstaining from food, drinks or other pleasures.
"Fasting is also of the tongue, limbs, heart and soul. The lips do not utter a lie, the hands refrain from violence and crime, the feet do not step in the wrong direction and the heart is focused on Allah Almighty.
Ramadan instills complete self-control in the faithful. It involves reining in anger and greed and empathising with underprivileged segments who struggle with hunger and deprivation on a daily basis.
Meanwhile, men and women thronged local markets to buy dates and other eatables for Iftar.
Merchants who deal in prayer rugs, prayer beads, skull caps and 'itr' fragrance expect to do lots of business once the season begins.
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