The nation is celebrating the religious festival as the day started with special prayers held at mosques, Eidgahs, and grounds across the country.
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PM Shehbaz offered Eid prayers at Model Town in Lahore, as per Radio Pakistan. President Asif Ali Zardari offered Eid prayers at Zardari House in the Nawabshah alongside Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and other PPP leaders, says a post the PPP shared on X.
The prime minister said the day served as an occasion to unite the people and foster the bonds of brotherhood and fraternity.
The PM said, “On this day, we pray for our Palestinian and Kashmiri brothers and sisters who are bravely facing brutal foreign occupation but remain steadfast in their struggle to achieve their right of self-determination.”
“May we all embrace the true essence of this auspicious day, fostering unity and embodying the spirit of sacrifice,” he said in a post on X.
In his message, the president highlighted the significance of Eidul Azha and encouraged everyone to share the joy of festivities with those around them, especially those unable to celebrate due to financial constraints.
He said, “We should not forget the sacrifices and sufferings of the people of Palestine and [held Kashmir]. On this Eid day, we pray for our Palestinian and Kashmiri brothers and sisters who are bravely facing brutal foreign occupation but remain steadfast in their struggle to achieve their right of self-determination.”
Separately, the Armed Forces of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and services chiefs extended warm felicitations to all Pakistanis, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR).
“This sacred event embodies the spirit of sacrifice for the greater good. On this auspicious day, we are indebted to our martyrs and ghazis for the independence and peace which prevail in the country, and pay tribute to their ultimate sacrifices,” the statement said.
It added, “May Allah Almighty continue to bestow His blessings upon Pakistan and protect it from the nefarious designs of its adversaries, Ameen.”
Radio Pakistan shared an official message from the government creating awareness and requesting people to ensure the safe disposal of offal and remains of sacrificial animals at designated places to avoid bird-aircraft collision risk.
The message says the government requested the public to avoid discarding offal in areas around the airports as it leads to the gathering of scavengers and birds that may collide with aircrafts and lead to a serious tragedy.
It urged the faithful to celebrate Eidul Azha with cleanliness and responsibility through the proper disposal of sacrificial animals’ feces and other waste.
