Pakistani, Indian border forces exchange sweets on Eid

As the tensions between the two nuclear-armed countries continue unabated, Pakistani border forces Monday exchanged sweets and expressed good wishes for each other on the occasion of Eid al Fitr, the 24NewsHD TV channel. 

At the Wagah-Attari border, sweets were exchanged between the local commanders of Pakistan Rangers Punjab and Border Security Force (BSF) India. Pakistani Wing Commander Bilal handed over sweets to BSF deputy inspector general JS Oberoi.

Similarly, the border forces of the two countries expressed friendship and goodwill with each other at the Ganda Singh Wala border in Kasur and other bordering areas.

Following the years-old tradition, Pakistan Rangers gave treats to Indian Border Security Forces (BSF) at the Pakistan-India Wagah Border Post. 

Amid heightened tensions in the disputed Himalayan region, the exchange of delicious sweets and greetings is a regular feature between Pakistan Rangers and Indian Border Force as the two sides exchanged sweets on major occasion like Independence Day, and Diwali as events of national importance has been recurring feature in past years.

The arch-rival nations have a rich tradition of celebrating Eid, a major Islamic festival. One of the key aspects of Eid festivities is the preparation and sharing of traditional sweets and desserts.

The citizens who came to watch the parade at the Wagah border during Eid said that our relations with India are strained, but it is a good move for both countries to show goodwill to each other on each other's religious and national and religious festivals.

The practice is a confidence-building measure and an attempt to establish peace between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

Islamabad and New Delhi hold stretched history of tensions that dates back to the partition while the two sides even engaged in several wars in deadly border skirmishes, and their relations have often been strained.

The recent tensions stemmed from the unilateral decision of Modi-led government that revoked the special status of illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir around four years back.