On the second day of Eidul Fitr, Sunday, special meetings were organized between divorced parents and their separated children at the Facilitation Center of the court complex, with the permission of the Principal Civil Judge Rawalpindi. A total of 134 divorced couples attended the sessions to meet their children. Extended family members including grandparents and close relatives were also present on the occasion. The children, dressed in festive outfits, arrived eagerly to reunite with their separated parents. The atmosphere was deeply moving, with many poignant scenes witnessed throughout the day. Mothers embraced their children with immense affection, while some kissed them repeatedly and fed them with their own hands. The children received a generous Eidi in the form of money, clothes, shoes and gifts, as well as refreshments such as pizza, juice, cake and ice cream. The moments of joy were evident, as families took selfies together during the reunion. As per arrangements made under the judge’s directions, the meetings began at 10 a.m. and continued until 3 p.m. Despite the public holiday, the entertainment center was specially opened to accommodate gatherings. Strict security measures were in place, with a significant police presence deployed to ensure order. Several children, including Kashif, Naina and Ferguson, expressed their joy, saying they were excited to meet their parents and relatives and receive gifts on the occasion of Eid. Authorities have also noted a worrying trend, observing that in recent years, marriages originating from social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook have coincided with a significant increase in divorce rates. Families flock to cemeteries Early on Eid, families flocked to cemeteries across the city to offer prayers and floral tributes to their deceased loved ones. People placed flowers, chadars and incense on graves while reciting the Holy Quran, often with tears in their eyes. This continued from morning to evening in 55 cemeteries in the city. After Fajr prayers, families arrived in large numbers, causing serious traffic jams on the roads, streets and paths leading to the cemeteries. Vehicles, motorbikes and rickshaws invaded the roads, stopping traffic. Meanwhile, prices of flowers and chadars have seen a sharp increase. Mixed flowers were sold at Rs 500 per kg, while fresh flowers fetched Rs 600 per kg. Dry flower leaves ranged between Rs 700 and Rs 1,500, while fresh floral chadars were sold between Rs 1,000 and Rs 2,000. Hundreds of stalls selling flowers, incense and chadars have been set up outside graveyards and will remain operational during the three days of Eid.
Eid brings hope to broken households
