{
  "id": 3421513,
  "title": "Buildings and roads illuminated for Eid Milad in Punjab",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/buildings-and-roads-illuminated-for-eid-milad-in-punjab",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T03:52:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2025313/buildings-and-roads-illuminated-for-eid-milad-in-punjab"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lahore, its neighboring districts, and various parts of Punjab have been adorned with lights to celebrate Eid Miladun Nabi. In the capital, buildings, roads, greenbelts, and intersections have been illuminated by civic agencies, such as the Horticulture Agency Lahore and Metropolitan Corporation Lahore. Citizens have praised the city's beauty, reflecting the efforts made to celebrate the Prophet Muhammad's birthday. Horticulture agencies across 21 districts under the Punjab Horticulture Authority have set up illuminated signage and ornamental displays, with public greenery accentuated for the occasion. In Lahore, billboards and digital campaigns promoted the event on major thoroughfares. Similarly, other cities like Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, Khushab, and Rahim Yar Khan sported prominent lighting arrangements, with religious calligraphy, illuminated domes, and floral motifs gracing public spaces. PHA Director General Ahmad Usman Javaid highlighted the significance of the celebrations, stating they brought honor and blessings to all. Preparations kicked off this week, with horticulture staff working overnight to complete installations. Javaid directed the PHA's newly-formed district agencies to devise revenue generation plans for financial sustainability and reduced reliance on government funding during a recent meeting.",
  "summary": "LAHORE: Several buildings, roads, greenbelts and intersections in Lahore, its adjoining districts and other parts of the province have been illuminated to mark Eid Miladun Nabi. In Lahore, a number of buildings, premises and roads have been illuminated with decorative light installations and religious motifs by various civic agencies, including the Horticulture Agency Lahore (formerly the Parks…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "55,000 policemen deployed for Eid Milad security across Punjab",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/55-000-policemen-deployed-for-eid-milad-security-across-punjab",
        "published": "2026-08-26T03:46:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}