ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged that on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, they must remember those who were facing economic hardships as true happiness was related to sharing joys with others.
“We should actively fulfill our obligations of Zakat, charity, and Fitrana so that no needy person is deprived of the happiness of Eid,” the president said in a message on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr 1446 Hijrah being celebrated across the country on Monday.
The president extended his heartfelt felicitation to the entire nation and the Muslim world on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
The president observed that the day also taught them the lesson of unity and solidarity among their ranks and stressed that they should strengthen these bonds, support one another and contribute to Pakistan’s progress and prosperity.
On the occasion, the president also prayed for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir to get freedom and the opportunity to celebrate Eid in peace.
The president prayed to Allah Almighty to accept their fasts and worship and guide Pakistan on the path of peace and prosperity.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has extended heartfelt Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to the nation.
In his felicitation message issued on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr 1446 Hijrah, the premier said, “Eid day teaches us happiness, thankfulness, brotherhood and empathy.”
He said that the holy month of Ramadan emphasis on forbearance, patience and sacrifice and it was necessary for us to continue practicing these characteristics even after Ramadan besides sticking to Islamic principles.
He said that country was going through a war against terrorists adding that officers and jawans of the Pak armed forces were sacrificing their lives for restoring law and order in the country.
Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif said that today we pray to the Allah Almighty to elevate ranks of all martyrs and express solidarity with their family members. “Today we also pray to the Allah Almighty to elevate ranks of martyrs of Jafar Express incident and equally share the grief of their family members. We need to remember our innocent brothers who are facing atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir besides Palestine. Pakistan is standing with the freedom struggle of people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and Palestinian people and would continue supporting them.”
