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PM wishes Eid Mubarak, urges to show compassion towards poor

PM wishes Eid Mubarak, urges to show compassion towards poor

On Thursday, prime minister Imran Khan extended greetings to the Muslim Ummah on account of Eid Al-Fitr and thanked Allah Almighty for blessing with the holy month of Ramadan.

Prime Minister Imran Khan said that Allah Almighty has taught us to be patient and thankful in Ramadan and to realize others’ sufferings and hunger.

He said that the realization and compassion towards others was the real strength and identity of human society.

“The same feelings were also the characteristics of State of Medina, which we follow as our role model.’ Said the Prime Minister.

He said that ‘We should stick to the very passion to play a role to develop a human-friendly society.’

Imran Khan said that the world is facing the third wave of pandemic, therefore the people should exercise extra caution and strictly abide by the health protocols.

The precautions are also the injunctions of Islam as well as teachings of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him), he added.

Imran Khan asked the countrymen that they should take special care of the poor and needy people while celebrating Eid, particularly the families suffering financially due to the pandemic.

He also called for remembering those who had sacrificed their lives for a greater cause to bring pride to the nation.

Prime Minister Imran Khan said on the occasion of Eid, the prayers and wishes of the Pakistani nation were with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

He also prayed to Allah Almighty to keep the country blessed with the Eid festivities and protect it against calamities.

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Political leaders Extend Eid Al-Fitr Greetings On Social Media

Political leaders Extend Eid Al-Fitr Greetings On Social Media

As Pakistan is observing Eid Al-Fitr today with strict adherence to Coronavirus health protocols, political leaders took to social media and extended greetings on this auspicious occasion. Asad Umar Federal Minister for Planning, Development, Reforms and Special Initiatives Asad Umar in his message while wishing Eid Mubarak to Muslim Ummah urged the nation to ensure … Read more

Pakistan celebrates Eid Al-Fitr under strict Coronavirus Lockdown

Pakistan celebrates Eid Al-Fitr under strict Coronavirus Lockdown

Pakistan on Thursday celebrates Eid Al Fitr with religious zeal and fervor, but under strict lockdown due to the rising number of coronavirus infections.

According to the details, thousands of large and small-scale gatherings were being held for Eid prayers across the country.

On the occasion, the special prayers were offered for the well-being of the country while in sermons the Ulema highlighted the significance of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Moreover, special prayers were also offered for Muslims in Palestine and Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK) where people are subjected to oppression and atrocities.

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, special care was taken to make sure Eid congregations were held in open places in all major cities and towns while following strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure social distancing.

Security has been beefed up in different parts of the country, including in the federal capital, to avoid any untoward incident on an auspicious occasion.

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), China, Turkey, and Qatar, along with the rest of the Muslim world, will be celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today.

PM extends wishes on Eid

As the nation is observing Eid-ul-Fitr, Prime Minister Imran Khan urged the countrymen to strictly observe anti-COVID precautions and show compassion towards the poor while celebrating the festival.

The prime minister, in his message on Eid-ul-Fitr, greeted the nation on the annual festival and thanked Allah Almighty for blessing with the holy month of Ramadan.

Imran Khan said the objective of making the believers pass through the exercise of patience and thankfulness was to realize others’ sufferings and hunger.

On Wednesday, a meeting of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee committee took place under the chair of Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad in Islamabad which was also attended by officials from the meteorological department, Pakistan Space, and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), and the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Meteorological experts and former Science Minister Fawad Chaudhry had earlier said that the moon would not be sighted on May 12; however, Eid Al-Fitr on Thursday (today) was declared by the officials late last night.

Eid-ul-Fitr or Eid-al-Fitr marks the first day of Shawwal month. Every year, Eid-ul-Fitr occurs approximately 10-11 days earlier depending on the occurrence of the crescent moon because lunar months are shorter than the solar months, hence it varies from country to country by about a day.

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