ISLAMABAD ( WNAM REPORT ): Eid-ul-Azha is being celebrated across Pakistan today with religious zeal and fervour to commemorate the supreme sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Ismail (AS) and calls for compassion and national unity.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Field Marshal General Asim Munir extended felicitations to the country and the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eidul Azha. They called for national unity, compassion and collective sacrifice to overcome challenges at home and abroad.
PM Shehbaz congratulated Muslims across the globe and paid tribute to the spirit of devotion and selflessness demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Ismail (AS).
The essence of Eidul Azha goes beyond animal sacrifice, he said. “The message of Eidul Azha teaches us to sacrifice our self, our wishes and our interests for greater objectives.”
Shehbaz observed that the qualities of patience, courage and altruism are essential for a nation’s progress. “Today our beloved country Pakistan is on the path of progress and at this moment we have to embrace the spirit of solidarity and sacrifice.”
He urged the people to show unity, when confronting internal economic and social challenges, as they did when the nation stood firm in face of external threats. Referring to Pakistan’s response to recent Indian aggression, he recalled that the country had shown unwavering resolve when defending its and sovereign dignity.
“We must pool our resources to make our country strong, prosperous and self-sufficient,” he said. “We must prioritize national interest over personal interest.”
Shehbaz expressed deep concern for the suffering of the people of Palestine and Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), and reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for their right to self-determination. “We will always be their voice and will support their momentous struggle.”
The premier prayed for national strength, real happiness and the ability to act in accordance with the true spirit of sacrifice and selflessness.
Similarly, President Zardari also extended his heartfelt congratulations to the nation and the wider Muslim community, calling Eidul Azha a reminder of obedience, devotion and brotherhood.
“This day revives in us the spirit of faith, sacrifice, selflessness, and unity. May this Eid be a source of blessings, peace, and prosperity for our country and the Muslim Ummah, Ameen.”
The president highlighted the sacrifices of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Ismail (AS) as timeless lessons of loyalty and submission to the divine will.
The military’s top brass also extended Eid greetings to the people. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the armed forces offered prayers for enduring peace, prosperity and national cohesion in the country.
