Karachi traffic police have finalized a comprehensive traffic management plan for three central Eid Milad-un-Nabi (S.A.W) processions scheduled to be held across the city on Wednesday, August 26, corresponding to 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal.
The plan includes designated procession routes, 25 diversion points and alternative routes to maintain traffic flow and minimize inconvenience for commuters during the religious processions.
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According to the traffic police, the three main processions will begin from different locations and conclude at Gulzar-e-Habib Mosque, Aram Bagh Mosque and Nishtar Park.
Three central Eid Milad-un-Nabi processions
The first central procession will depart from Shaheed Mosque in Kharadar at around 2:30pm under the leadership of Maulana Yaqoob Attari. It will pass through New Memon Mosque and conclude at Gulzar-e-Habib Mosque around Asar prayers.
The second procession will begin from New Memon Mosque at Bolton Market at approximately 2:30pm under the leadership of Maulana Akbar Dars.
It will proceed along its designated route before concluding at Aram Bagh Mosque at Asar.
The third procession will depart from New Memon Mosque at around 3pm under the leadership of Maulana Shah Abdul Haq Qadri. It will proceed towards Nishtar Park and is scheduled to conclude there at around 6pm.
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A Milad-un-Nabi conference will be held at Nishtar Park following the conclusion of the procession.
Traffic diversions and alternative routes
Traffic police have established diversion points along the procession routes, with personnel deployed at key locations to regulate traffic and guide motorists.
Alternative routes have been designated for commuters travelling from areas including Nazimabad, Liaquatabad and Hassan Square in District Central.
Special diversion arrangements have also been made for motorists approaching from Shahrah-e-Faisal, Jail Chowrangi and Garden in Districts East and South.
Citizens have been advised to avoid the procession routes where possible and use the designated alternative roads to reach their destinations.
M.A. Jinnah Road entry restrictions
M.A. Jinnah Road will remain closed to general traffic during the processions. Only vehicles displaying an authorised procession sticker or official pass will be permitted to enter the road.
Traffic police have urged motorists to cooperate with personnel deployed along the routes and follow the diversion plan to avoid unnecessary congestion and delays.
Heavy and commercial traffic banned
A complete ban on the entry and movement of heavy and commercial traffic will remain in place across Karachi on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal as part of the security and traffic arrangements.
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Commuters have been advised to plan their journeys in advance, avoid unnecessary travel through procession routes and follow instructions issued by traffic police.
For assistance or route guidance, citizens can contact the Karachi Traffic Police helpline at 1915 or reach out through its official WhatsApp service.
