- Prime Minister Imran Khan urged all Pakistanis not to forget those who are deprived in this hour of happiness
- Security was tight across the country on the first day of Eid
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday celebrated Eid Al-Adha with religious zeal and fervor.
Eid prayers were offered at mosques and in open grounds in all of the country’s cities and towns.
Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated the nation on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha and urged all Pakistanis not to forget those who are deprived in this hour of happiness.
He said the sacrifice was not about slaying an animal, but submitting before the will of the Almighty and surrendering one’s desires to attain higher objectives.
“While celebrating our festivities of Eid, we should remember our brothers and sisters, who are facing the brunt of difficult financial conditions. We should also be vigilant lest our neighbour misses the joys of Eid,” the PM said in a statement.
President Mamnoon Hussain said the country could overcome the political, social and economic problems it currently faces by promoting the essence of self-sacrifice among its people. “Today, the two great prophets of Allah Almighty had demonstrated an immortal and unmatched example of their veneration and selfless sacrifice. This act of sacrifice became a lesson for the future generations,” he said.
Security was tight across the country in order to maintain a peaceful environment.
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa also congratulated the nation.
Military Spokesman Maj. Gen. Asif Ghafoor said in a tweet: “Armed Forces of Pakistan wish a very happy Eid to fellow Pakistanis. ‘May Allah Almighty bless our motherland peace and prosperity,’ COAS.”
After Eid prayers, affluent Muslims slaughtered sacrificial animals including goats, sheep, cows and camels.