Islamabad/ Lahore (Web Desk): President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended heartfelt congratulations to the entire Pakistani nation and Islamic world on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
In their separate messages, the president and the premier emphasized the importance of promoting values of sacrifice, love, brotherhood, and unity in our behavior.
President Zardari said that the day revives in us the spirit of faith, sacrifice, selflessness, and brotherhood.
He called for drawing lessons from the spirit of sacrifice and selflessness shown by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and integrating them into our lives.
“Today, there is a pressing need to support the underprivileged and marginalized segments of our society. Along with the act of animal sacrifice, Eid calls upon us to make a solemn pledge to always care for those in need,” the president said.
President Zardari added, As a nation, we must support each other, share in each other's sorrows, and work together to build a prosperous and great Pakistan.
On the occasion, PM Shehbaz said that the message of Eid-ul-Azha is not limited to the sacrifice of animals alone; it teaches us to sacrifice our ego, desires, and personal interests for higher purposes.
“As our beloved homeland Pakistan moves forward on the path of development, we must embrace the spirit of unity, sacrifice, and selflessness,” he said.
The prime minister said that this Eid teaches us not only the importance of sacrificing life and wealth but also that nations achieve greatness when they work for collective welfare and selflessness alongside individual development.
“Today, we must especially remember our Palestinian brothers and sisters who are enduring ruthless and inhumane oppression and hunger. Likewise, we reaffirm our unwavering solidarity with the brave people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), who have been engaged in a just and courageous struggle for their right to self-determination for decades,” PM Shehbaz stated.