ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his felicitations to the Hindu community on the auspicious occasion of Holi festival – the Festival of Colors.

In a message, he said, “As Pakistanis we take pride in the multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-cultural and multi-religious characteristics of our society.”

“Let us commemorate this day with a resolve to celebrate our differences as strengths. May the arrival of spring bring new beginnings, hope, and happiness to us all. Happy Holi to all who celebrate!” he added.

On the other hand, Hindu community in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi celebrated the spring festival of Holi on Monday.

Pakistan Hindu and Sikh Welfare Association organized special worship services at the temple and distributed parashad among the devotees.

A large number of Hindu community participated in the festivities and later they threw colour at each other.

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Member National Assembly and patron-in-chief of the Pakistan Hindu Council Dr Ramesh Kumar said that the purpose behind celebrating the Holi festival is to promote Love of the neighbour, Love of the Good and Love of the neighbour’ among all religions. “Wishing all our Hindu community a very happy Holi, the festival of colours,” he added.