Rawalpindi (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 6 April 2026) Easter was celebrated with religious fervor and devotion in Rawalpindi Special prayers and masses were held in churches throughout the city on Sunday, amid tight security arrangements.
Churches, including St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Lalcorte, St. Christ Church and St. Paul’s Church, were illuminated and decorated with lights and flowers, while worshipers sang hymns and hymns and reflected on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
During major gatherings, priests and pastors stressed the importance of religious tolerance, brotherhood and harmony, and urged people to promote the message of love Humanity without discrimination.
The mass was attended by a large number of men, women and children, who offered special prayers for peace, progress and prosperity in the country, as well as interfaith harmony. Messages of peace, mercy and brotherhood featured prominently in the sermons.
Children, in particular, expressed their happiness at the celebrations, saying that Easter brought them joy and gifts, especially traditional Easter eggs. Special meals were also arranged to mark the end of the 40-day fasting period.
On the security front, Rawalpindi Police remained on high alert to ensure peaceful conduct of religious activities.
On the directions of city police officer Syed Khalid Mahmoud Hamdani, comprehensive arrangements have been made in all churches and places of worship.
More than 2,100 police officers and personnel were deployed, while more than 100 traffic wardens managed the flow of vehicles around key sites. The Chief Superintendent of Police (Operations) supervised the field arrangements, accompanied by Police Station Superintendents, Sub-Divisional Police Officers and other senior officials.
Special teams, including the Elite Force, Dolphin Force and the Police mobile The units conducted patrols inside and around the churches. Gates were installed at the entry points, and worshipers were allowed to enter after careful checks. Surveillance cameras were used for continuous monitoring, while parking spaces were allocated at a safe distance.
City Police Chief Syed Khaled Mahmoud Hamdani said that protecting the rights of minorities and maintaining law and order remained top priorities, adding that all available resources were being used to ensure the safety of citizens.
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