First phase of Raiwind Tableeghi Ijtema concludes with prayers, participants begin departure

The first phase of the Tableeghi Ijtema in Raiwind, Lahore, concluded with a large gathering for final prayers led by Maulana Ibrahim Daulia, reported 24NewsHD TV.

Following the prayer, thousands of participants began their journey back home, with Raiwind Road converted to a one-way route to ease traffic flow.

At Raiwind Railway Station, special arrangements were made to accommodate a large number of travellers. All trains were instructed to stop at Raiwind Station for the convenience of the Ijtema participants.

DSP Samia Sultan and senior officials from the Railway Police inspected the security measures in place to ensure a smooth departure.

A major portion of Raiwind's traffic was diverted, with roads from Valencia Town to Bhubtian Chowk and Mohlanwal closed. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore, Ammara Athar, announced a phased approach for clearing parking stands.

Motorcycles and rickshaws will be cleared in the first phase, followed by cars and vans, and finally, buses and trucks in the third phase.

CTO Athar has requested the public to avoid travel on routes leading to Raiwind.

The second phase of the Tableeghi Ijtema is scheduled to commence on November 7.

Reporters: Abu Bakr Sheikh, Arbaz Khan, Saeed Ahmad, Romeel Ilyas, and Rana Faran Yameen