Pakistan celebrates Eid ul Adha as Muslims remember the sunnah of Ibrahim (AS) by sacrificing sheep, goats, cows and buffaloes.
The day started with prayers held at mosques and Eid ground in all over the country. Religious scholars highlighted the significant of the philosophy of sacrifice, praying for the Palestinians, people of Kashmir. They also prayed for peace and prosperity in Pakistan.
Zardari offered Eid prayers in his hometown at Nawabshah Sindh. Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah and other PPP leaders accompanied him.
President Zardari, in his message on Eid, said Eid ul Adha encouraged everyone to share the joy of festivities with those around them, especially those unable to celebrate due to financial constraints.
He said that we (people of Pakistan) should not forget the sacrifices and sufferings of the people of Palestine and Indian occupied Kashmir. On this Eid day, he said, we pray for our Palestinian and Kashmiri brothers and sisters who are bravely facing brutal foreign occupation but remain steadfast in their struggle to achieve their right of self-determination.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the day served as an occasion to unite the people and foster the bonds of brotherhood and fraternity.
He said: “On this day, we pray for our Palestinian and Kashmiri brothers and sisters who are bravely facing brutal foreign occupation but remain steadfast in their struggle to achieve their right of self-determination.”
The PM said “May we all embrace the true essence of this auspicious day, fostering unity and embodying the spirit of sacrifice.”
Meanwhile, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and chiefs of army, air force and navy also sent wishes to people of Pakistan, the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) stated.
According to the statement, the chiefs said this sacred event embodies the spirit of sacrifice for the greater good. On this auspicious day, we are indebted to our martyrs and ghazis for the independence and peace which prevail in the country, and pay tribute to their ultimate sacrifices. May Allah Almighty continue to bestow His blessings upon Pakistan and protect it from the nefarious designs of its adversaries, Ameen.
