May 26, 2026.
A special seminar titled "The Pivotal Role of the Mehrab and Minbar in Cleanliness Initiatives," was held at Iqbal Hall, Badshahi Mosque Lahore, to promote exemplary sanitation and cleanliness across the province during the sacred occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.The seminar was chaired by Secretary/Chief Administrator Auqaf Punjab, Dr. Ehsan Bhutta. Among the distinguished participants were Director General of the Suthra Punjab Authority, Muhammad Babar, Chairman of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Maulana Syed Abdul Khabir Azad, Administrator Auqaf Badshahi Mosque, Mr.Shahid Hameed , Zonal Khateeb Auqaf, Dr. Mufti Abdul Karim, and a large number of Auqaf scholars and religious leaders.The speakers delivered addresses on the seminar’s theme, highlighting the vital role of mosques, religious scholars, and the institution of the pulpit and prayer niche in fostering public awareness and encouraging cleanliness, hygiene, and civic responsibility during Eid-ul-Adha.
