ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is getting ready for a clean and safe Eid ul Adha 2025. The Sanitation Directorate of CDA will give out over 200,000 special bags to citizens for properly disposing of animal waste during the festival.
This plan was approved in a high-level meeting on Friday. The meeting was led by Chairman CDA, Chief Commissioner and DG Civil Defense Muhammad Ali Randhawa. Senior officials from the ICT Administration, CDA, District Municipal Administration (DMA), ICT Police, and other departments were also present.
A city-wide cleanliness drive will be launched, with a strong focus on ensuring animal waste is disposed of correctly. The CDA’s Sanitation Directorate will quickly collect animal remains from special collection points.
An awareness campaign will also be launched to teach residents the best ways to dispose of waste.
In terms of security, ICT Police will increase monitoring at Eidgahs (prayer grounds), markets, and public parks. Police help desks will be set up at major shopping areas to assist the public. The traffic police will put a special plan in place for parking and traffic flow to avoid jams. A control room at Safe City Headquarters will operate 24/7 to monitor Eid operations.
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For animal welfare, free veterinary camps will be set up at six cattle markets to help citizens.
For recreational activities, Lake View Park and Daman-e-Koh will be special family parks during Eid. There will also be coordination with Murree Administration to manage the expected large number of tourists and traffic.
Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa highlighted that Eid ul Adha represents faith and unity, and also boosts the economy. He said, “CDA and ICT Administration are fully committed to ensuring a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents. From better sanitation to 24-hour emergency services, all steps are in place for a smooth Eid.”
