ISLAMABAD: As Pakistanis celebrate Eid Al-Fitr today, on Saturday, with traditional zeal and fervor, President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have urged the masses not to forget the needy on the joyous occasion.
The three-day Eid Al-Fitr festival starts on the first day of the month of Shawwal in the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan when Muslims across the world from dawn till sunset.
Major congregations were held at Eidgahs, mosques and open spaces in all cities, towns and villages across the South Asian country, where religious scholars highlighted the significance and philosophy of the Islamic festival.
In the federal capital, the main congregation was held at the Faisal Mosque where President Alvi, envoys of Muslim countries and other high-ups offered Eid prayers. PM Sharif offered Eid prayers at his residence in Lahore.
“Eid-ul-Fitr provides an opportunity for the practical expression of the spirit of patience, contentment and consideration for others,” the prime minister was quoted as saying by the state-run Radio Pakistan broadcaster.
He urged people to share their joys of Eid with all those who were facing hardships.
In his message, President Alvi emphasized on forgiving people to seek pleasure of the Allah Almighty.
He appealed to the masses to set aside their differences and come together to ensure political and economic stability in the country.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, and the services chiefs also felicitated the nation on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr.
