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Pakistan celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr with religious fervour
ISLAMABAD: Eidul Fitr is being celebrated across Pakistan including Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan with great religious fervour and festivity.
The day dawned with special prayers for peace, progress and prosperity of the country at Masajid. Eid is an Arabic term meaning "festivity" or "celebration" while Fitr means "to break the fast".
It falls on the first day of Shawwal Al-Mukarram, following the fasting month of Ramazan. Eid is celebrated for a period of three days. It is a joyous occasion for all Muslims, particularly children. It is a time for spreading peace, sharing with others and giving thanks for completing another period of fasting for the month of Ramazan.
Muslims celebrate not only the end of fasting, but also thank God for the help and strength that He gave them throughout the previous month to help them practice self-control. On the occasion, the faithful wear clean, neat clothes and offer Eid prayers at mosques, `Eidgahs'' and open places across the country - seeking divine blessings for peace, progress and prosperity.
Following the Eid prayers, Muslims spend their time feasting with family and friends and feeding those who are less fortunate. Sweets and other special dishes would be prepared for serving the guests. People will also exchange gifts on the occasion.
Special prayers are offered for the progress and prosperity of the country, unity of the `Ummah'', solution of their problems and liberation of Muslim territories, including occupied Kashmir. The government has declared Eid holidays from June 15 to June 18. In the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, the `Eid'' congregations were held at more than one thousand places.
In Islamabad, the biggest congregation was held at the grand Faisal Mosque, where the high-ups of the government are likely to offer Eid prayers. In Rawalpindi, the biggest Eid congregation was held at the historic Liaquat Bagh. The radio and television channels have chalked out a series of special programmes on the occasion of Eid. While newspapers will publish special supplements to highlight the significance of the day.
Meanwhile, President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nasirul Mulk greeted nation on the occasion of Eidul Fitr being celebrated across Pakistan. In their messages both asked the people to pray for the peace, progress and prosperity of motherland and follow the teachings of Islam in the true sense in reducing injustices in the society, promote the qualities of purity, self control, compassion and sacrifice.
In his message, President Mamnoon Hussain has said that following the teachings of Islam in true sense can help reduce injustices in the society. President Mamnoon said going through the spiritual experiences during the blessed month, gives a realization about the difficulties of weaker segments of society. He said this creates a sense of sympathy for such people and encourages assistance for them with open hearts and minds. He said Eid is also the time to include the have-nots in the joy by providing them financial assistance through Zakat, Fitrana and Sadqa.
He said Eidul Fitr is a day of gratitude and bliss and extended heartiest felicitations to the Pakistani nation and the Muslims across the world. He prayed that may Allah Almighty accept the prayers offered during the blessed month of Ramazan and make the homeland a haven of peace and prosperity.
ISLAMABAD: Eidul Fitr is being celebrated across Pakistan including Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan with great religious fervour and festivity.
The day dawned with special prayers for peace, progress and prosperity of the country at Masajid. Eid is an Arabic term meaning "festivity" or "celebration" while Fitr means "to break the fast".
It falls on the first day of Shawwal Al-Mukarram, following the fasting month of Ramazan. Eid is celebrated for a period of three days. It is a joyous occasion for all Muslims, particularly children. It is a time for spreading peace, sharing with others and giving thanks for completing another period of fasting for the month of Ramazan.
Muslims celebrate not only the end of fasting, but also thank God for the help and strength that He gave them throughout the previous month to help them practice self-control. On the occasion, the faithful wear clean, neat clothes and offer Eid prayers at mosques, `Eidgahs'' and open places across the country - seeking divine blessings for peace, progress and prosperity.
Following the Eid prayers, Muslims spend their time feasting with family and friends and feeding those who are less fortunate. Sweets and other special dishes would be prepared for serving the guests. People will also exchange gifts on the occasion.
Special prayers are offered for the progress and prosperity of the country, unity of the `Ummah'', solution of their problems and liberation of Muslim territories, including occupied Kashmir. The government has declared Eid holidays from June 15 to June 18. In the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, the `Eid'' congregations were held at more than one thousand places.
In Islamabad, the biggest congregation was held at the grand Faisal Mosque, where the high-ups of the government are likely to offer Eid prayers. In Rawalpindi, the biggest Eid congregation was held at the historic Liaquat Bagh. The radio and television channels have chalked out a series of special programmes on the occasion of Eid. While newspapers will publish special supplements to highlight the significance of the day.
Meanwhile, President Mamnoon Hussain and Prime Minister Nasirul Mulk greeted nation on the occasion of Eidul Fitr being celebrated across Pakistan. In their messages both asked the people to pray for the peace, progress and prosperity of motherland and follow the teachings of Islam in the true sense in reducing injustices in the society, promote the qualities of purity, self control, compassion and sacrifice.
In his message, President Mamnoon Hussain has said that following the teachings of Islam in true sense can help reduce injustices in the society. President Mamnoon said going through the spiritual experiences during the blessed month, gives a realization about the difficulties of weaker segments of society. He said this creates a sense of sympathy for such people and encourages assistance for them with open hearts and minds. He said Eid is also the time to include the have-nots in the joy by providing them financial assistance through Zakat, Fitrana and Sadqa.
He said Eidul Fitr is a day of gratitude and bliss and extended heartiest felicitations to the Pakistani nation and the Muslims across the world. He prayed that may Allah Almighty accept the prayers offered during the blessed month of Ramazan and make the homeland a haven of peace and prosperity.
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