President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have extended their heartfelt felicitations to the entire Pakistani nation on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
In a message on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr (1st Shawwal 1447), President Zardari said, “Eid-ul-Fitr is indeed the reward of the worship, patience, piety and sacrifice of the month of Ramazan. This day gives us the message of starting a new spiritual life with the mercy and forgiveness of Allah and sense of servitude to the Almighty.”
“Allah Almighty says in the Holy Quran: O you who have believed! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may become righteous,” he said while quoting verse of Quran adding, “The main message of Eid is piety, self-accountability and moral purity. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “Whoever fasts during Ramazan because of his faith and in the hope of reward, all his past and future sins will be forgiven.”
“This day reminds us that true success lies in applying the teachings of Ramazan in our practical lives. Patience, tolerance, compassion, justice and brotherhood are the values that form the foundation of not only an ideal individual but also a strong and united nation,” he remarked.
He said, “Eid-ul-Fitr is a day to promote mutual love, brotherhood and social harmony. It encourages us to share our joys with the needy, orphans and deprived classes around us and to strengthen the sense of responsibility in society.
“Today, we must also renew our commitment to national unity, constitutional supremacy and the rule of law. The development, stability and prosperity of Pakistan are the shared responsibility of all of us,” he asserted.
He said, “I pray that Allah Almighty may enable us to confront the troubles in the region in such a way that the unity of the Muslim Ummah remains intact and peace prevails throughout the world.”
“I pray that Allah Almighty may accept our prayers, bless Pakistan with peace, security and stability and grant us the ability to move forward with unity and consensus. Amen!,” he added.
PM Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also extended heartfelt greetings to the Muslims of Pakistan and around the world on the blessed and joyful occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
In a message on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, he said, “Today’s blessed day is a manifestation of Allah’s special mercy and boundless grace for us.”
“Today, all Muslims thank Allah Almighty for granting us the joy of Eid-ul-Fitr after the special worship of Ramazan. May Allah accept our worship and enable us to implement Islamic values in our practical lives,” he added.
He said, “Eid-ul-Fitr is a demonstration of Allah’s promise of reward after patience and perseverance. Eid-ul-Fitr also refreshes the sense of sacrifice, unity, service to humanity and collective responsibility.”
“As a nation, we have to share the joyous moments of Eid with the weaker sections of society. In the holy month of Ramazan, the government successfully completed the digital wallet system for the dignified financial assistance of the vulnerable,” he noted.
He said, “Collective responsibility and mutual cooperation are the real guarantee of national progress and prosperity.”
“On this occasion of joy of Eid and gratitude, our hearts also grieve for the people of Gaza and other conflict-affected areas in the Middle East. Their suffering is a clear reminder of the dire need for greater unity in the Muslim Ummah, so that together we can promote justice, dignity and lasting peace. At a time when the world is in turmoil and instability, our greatest strength is our unity,” he remarked.
He said, “May Allah deepen the spirit of brotherhood in the Muslim Ummah and enable us to work together for the good of humanity.”
“As a nation, Pakistan prays for peace, security and stability around the world. We pray to Allah that the blessed time of Eid strengthen the atmosphere of global peace, justice and fairness, tolerance and brotherhood,” he added.
