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Summary Despite strict security, beggars charged at the people came to offer Eid prayer at Faisal Mosque.
The biggest gathering for Eid prayer was held in Faisal Mosque, where Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani and other high profile people offered Eid prayer.After the prayer, hundreds of beggars came in the way of the people and insisted them to yield eidi.Several people expressed concerned, saying presence of hundreds of beggars could be a security risk in the sensitive area.Number of young girls were also among the beggars who made their eid after collecting eidi from the people came to offer Eid prayer.However, some beggars regretted that they did not get anything but some said that they made a good fortune.All the believers came to offer prayer at Faisal Mosque were frisked but no check was put on the beggars.
