Residents of Mazar-e-Sharif, the center of Balkh province, asked security forces to properly ensure security at recreational places and mosques during the days of Eid.

They said that they wish to enjoy Eid without any fear.

"We ask the security forces of the Islamic Emirate to ensure the security of the mosques during the days of Eid,” said Abdul Hossein, a resident of Mazar-e-Sharif.

“We are on the eve of Eid al-Adha. We ask the security forces to ensure the security of the mosques and recreational areas so that people can celebrate Eid without fear,” Ahmad Shakib, another resident of Mazar-e-Sharif, told TOLOnews.

Meanwhile, Balkh Security Command officials pledged better security during the nights and days of Eid.

"We reassure the people of Balkh province, especially Mazar-e-Sharif, that our security forces are fully prepared to provide security during the days and nights of Eid," said Mohammad Asif Waziri, the spokesperson for the Balkh Security Command.

Since the Islamic Emirate came to power, the city of Mazar-e-Sharif witnessed several security incidents with fatalities, including the death of the governor of Balkh.