Pakistan celebrates Eidul Adha amid Covid resurgence – Aaj News

Pakistan on Sunday celebrated Eidul Adha with religious zeal and fervour against the backdrop of Covid-19 resurgence in the country, with the government tightening coronavirus-induced restrictions to keep the outbreak in check.

The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee on June 30 announced that Eidul Adha would be celebrated on July 10 (today) as the Zilhaj moon could not be sighted.

Eid congregations were held at open areas in mosques and Eidgahs in all cities and villages, according to Radio Pakistan. The federal and provincial governments had chalked out an elaborate security arrangement to ward off untoward incidents.

Special prayers were also offered for the progress of the country and the welfare of the global Muslim community.

President Arif Alvi

President Arif Alvi offered prayer at Karachi’s Tooba Mosque, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported. The president prayed for the prosperity of the country.

In his Eid message, President Alvi felicitated the nation and the Islamic world on the auspicious occasion.

“I pray to Allah Almighty to accept the Ibadah, Hajj and sacrifices of the Pakistani nation and Muslim Ummah. Amen!” he said in his message.

The spirit of sacrifice granted such ability to human beings that they keep following the righteous path despite the most trying circumstances, he said, adding: “As our dear country faces economic challenges, there is a dire need to effectively utilize this spirit of sacrifice.”

PM Shehbaz Sharif

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered Eid prayers at his family residence in Lahore’s Jati Umra, APP said. The prime minister along with Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz, Capt (retd) Muhammad Safdar and other people prayed for the prosperity of the country and the unity of the Muslim community across the globe.

Earlier in his Eid message, he felicitated the nation on the occasion and called upon the people to pay special attention to the needy and poor to truly realise the spirit of sacrifice.

He also appealed to the general public to strictly follow the precautionary measures against the coronavirus pandemic while celebrating Eid with their dear ones.

“We should share the happiness of Eid with the needy and deprived around us, who are affected by the wave of international inflation,” he said, “we should also not forget those affected by the recent floods and rains and fully help them in this hour of need. It is our duty to support them and share their grief. The young generation can learn a lot from the meaning of sacrifice during Eid.”

The premier directed the departments concerned to carry out their responsibilities to dispose of animal waste and ensure cleanliness.

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