Nation celebrates Eidul Azha with religious fervour

The nation is celebrating Eidul Azha today with religious fervour to commemorate the great sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and his son Hazrat Ismail (AS), reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The day dawned with special prayers in mosques for the well-being of the Ummah and the progress, prosperity and security of the country.

Eid congregations were held at mosques, Eidgahs and open places in all cities, towns and villages.

Ulema, in their Eid sermons, highlighted the significance of the philosophy of the great sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS).

Later, people offered the sacrifice of animals to follow the Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS).

Civic authorities made special arrangements for the disposal of offal and other solid waste during the Eid days.

Radio Pakistan, Pakistan Television and private media aired special programmes in connection with Eidul Azha while newspapers published special supplements, highlighting the importance of Eidul Azha and Sunnah of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS).

Also, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended Eid greetings to the entire nation. “I congratulate the entire Pakistani nation and the Islamic world on the joyous occasion of Eidul Azha and pray to Allah Almighty to accept the prayers and sacrifices of the entire Islamic nation,” he said in a tweet.

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“On this holy day, Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS) presented an eternal example of sacrifice while expressing submission to Allah. Allah Almighty liked this act so much that He made it obligatory for the Ummah of Muhammad (SAWW) until the Day of Judgment,” he added.

“Remember! Sacrifice is not a ritual. It is not just the name of slaughtering an animal, but its purpose is to sacrifice one’s life in the way of Allah to achieve higher goals. It is a fact that no nation in the world can progress unless it has the spirit of sacrifice. On this auspicious occasion, I offer my sincere congratulations to the people of Pakistan and all the Muslims of the whole world and I pray to Allah Almighty to shower His blessings on Pakistan and accept our righteous deeds, Ameen,” he prayed.

Moreover, acting President Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the blessed and joyful occasion of Eidul Azha.

He in a statement issued here said Eidul Azha is a wonderful symbol of obedience as on this day we commemorate together the acts of obedience and submission performed by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) when he was commanded by God in a dream to sacrifice his son, Hazrat Ismail (AS), which established such an eternal tradition of obedience and sacrifice that continued to be followed till the end of time.

This spirit of sacrifice has a universal status. No nation in the world can progress unless it has the spirit of sacrifice, he said.

The acting president said we have to work together for the development and prosperity of the country. We should keep all our interests, preferences and prejudices behind us. Now is the time to overcome all our political affiliations and adopt a common plan of action for the development and prosperity of the country. This country came into being as a result of endless sacrifices, tolerance and stability, he said.

He said we should also take special care of our brothers and sisters who have been left behind due to the oppression of the situation.

We should keep an eye around us so that none of our neighbours can miss out on the joys of this holy occasion. On this day, we must remember the creators, martyrs and protectors of the homeland who sacrificed their lives for the great cause of protection, development and uplifting of the beloved country.

I pray to Allah Almighty to grant us the true happiness of Eid-ul-Azha and accept our sacrifice with honour and grant us the ability to perform this great act of worship by its spirit, he said.

Furthermore, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari extended greetings to the nation on the joyous occasion of Eidul Azha. He in a tweet said: “Wishing all Muslims a happy and blessed Eid-Ul-Azha Mubarak. May Allah Almighty accept our prayers and sacrifices, and reward us with peace, prosperity, and harmony. Ameen.”

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