Islamabad – (Special Correspondent / Web Desk) – As the blessed month of Rabiul Awwal begins, people in the capital are finding new ways to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). They are using the internet to join in spiritual gatherings.
From busy city sectors to quieter neighborhoods, people are hosting online Milad gatherings. They are streaming live religious poetry sessions and joining digital conferences about the Prophet’s life.
Popular apps like Zoom, Facebook, and WhatsApp are now key tools. They help people organize and join these special online events.
Young students are leading the way by mixing faith with technology. They are running online Naat contests, quiz shows about the Prophet’s life, and live chats with scholars.
Anam, a university student, says social media helps make religious content easy to find. It is especially good for reaching young people.
Local mosques are also joining the digital trend. Some stream daily talks about the Prophet’s life. Others have set up online ways to give to charity this month.
Well-known scholars are giving special talks on YouTube and Facebook. They can connect with thousands of viewers live from their homes.
A Qaria, Sadaf Sajid, explains that Digital Milad doesn’t replace old traditions. It adds to them. It lets people from different cities or countries come together online.
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It is now common for families in different countries to have a joint online gathering. They can recite prayers together as a group.
A local mother, Shireen, shared how she video calls her son in the UK. This lets him be part of the family’s Milad celebration even from far away.
While traditional celebrations like lighting up homes and sharing sweets continue, this new digital trend shows how religious practice is evolving in modern cities.
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