The Karachi Traffic Police have announced a detailed traffic plan for the 12th Rabi ul Awal processions scheduled on Saturday. Citizens are urged to follow the diversions to avoid inconvenience.
Every year, Eid Milad un Nabi (PBUH) is marked with processions across the city. This year, SSPs will personally supervise routes in their respective districts.
Main Processions
- The first procession will begin at 2:30 pm from Memon Masjid and end at Aram Bagh Masjid.
- The central procession, led by Maulana Shah Abdul Haq Qadri, will leave Memon Masjid at 3:00 pm and conclude at Nishtar Park.
- MA Jinnah Road will remain closed to general traffic; only vehicles with official stickers will be allowed.
Alternative Routes
District Central
- Traffic from Nazimabad: via Lasbela Chowk → Nishtar Road → Garden.
- From Liaquatabad: Teen Hatti → Lasbela → Central Jail.
- From Hassan Square: Kashmir Road → Shahrah-e-Quaideen → Jail Flyover → Teen Hatti → Nishtar Road.
- No entry: Guru Mandir → Numaish.
District East
- From Shahrah-e-Faisal: Shahrah-e-Quaideen → Kashmir Road.
- From Jamshed Road: Bahadur Yar Jang Road → Soldier Bazaar.
District South
- From Garden Zoo: divert at Uncle Sarya → Gul Plaza / Coast Guard (Holy Family Hospital).
- From Lucky Star: Saddar Dawakhana → PPP Chowrangi.
- Toward Burns Road: Abdullah Haroon Road → MR Kiyani Chowk.
- Court Road closed; use Arts Council → Pakistan Chowk.
- From Shahrah-e-Liaquat: Aram Bagh signal → Pakistan Chowk.
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Important Notice
- All heavy and commercial vehicles are banned across Karachi on 12th Rabi ul Awal.
- Citizens should use alternative routes and plan ahead to avoid traffic disruptions.
