Eid Miladun Nabi: PM, president urge nation to follow teachings of Holy Prophet
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have urged the nation to take guidance from the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) on Eid Miladun Nabi.
In separate messages, both leaders congratulated Pakistanis and Muslims around the world on the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
They stressed that the teachings of the Holy Prophet provide guidance on compassion, justice, tolerance, unity and service to others.
The leaders also called on people to apply these principles in their daily lives and contribute to a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan.
President Zardari stresses justice and tolerance
President Asif Ali Zardari said Eid Miladun Nabi was an important reminder of the values taught by the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
He said these teachings should not remain limited to celebrations but should also be reflected in society and individual behaviour.
“It is incumbent upon us to practically promote justice and fairness, tolerance, inter-sectarian and interfaith harmony, and the protection of human dignity in our society,” the president said.
He described the birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) as a great blessing from Allah Almighty.
According to the president, the occasion reminds humanity of a path based on faith, guidance, justice, mercy and good character.
He encouraged the nation to strengthen these values in society and promote respect and harmony among people from different communities.
The message also highlighted the importance of protecting human dignity and encouraging peaceful relations.
PM Shehbaz calls for following Islamic guidance
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also urged the nation to use the occasion to reflect on the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
He said Pakistan faces economic, social and moral challenges that require collective efforts and stronger values.
The prime minister said that people should shape their personal and collective lives according to Islamic guidance.
He also called for efforts to build Pakistan into a strong, prosperous, peaceful and welfare-oriented state.
In a separate message shared on X, PM Shehbaz said the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) remain a source of guidance for humanity.
He highlighted compassion, justice, tolerance, unity and service to others as important principles.
“The life and teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) remain an eternal source of guidance for all humanity, calling us towards compassion, justice, tolerance, unity and service to others,” he said.
On the blessed occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, I extend my heartfelt felicitations to the people of Pakistan and the entire Muslim Ummah.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) August 26, 2026
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Call for a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan
The prime minister also urged people to make the teachings of Seeratun Nabi part of their character and daily conduct.
“Let us pledge to illuminate our character and collective conduct with the light of Seeratun Nabi and work together for a peaceful, and prosperous Pakistan,” he said.
His message focused on the need for unity and collective responsibility at a time when the country faces several social and economic challenges.
The call also placed emphasis on service to others rather than focusing only on individual interests.
Both leaders therefore used the occasion to connect religious teachings with broader social values and national responsibilities.
Their messages placed particular importance on justice, tolerance, human dignity and peaceful coexistence.
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Eid Miladun Nabi observed around the world
Eid Miladun Nabi is observed by Muslims around the world to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The occasion falls on 12th Rabiul Awwal, the third month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
Muslims mark the occasion through religious gatherings, prayers, recitation and programmes highlighting the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
In Pakistan, the occasion is also marked through special events and messages from political and religious leaders.
The messages from the president and prime minister focused on turning the values associated with the occasion into practical actions.
Their statements encouraged people to promote peace, kindness and fairness in their communities.
Focus on values beyond the celebrations
The messages from both leaders carried a common theme: the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) should influence everyday life.
Justice, tolerance, compassion and respect for human dignity were highlighted as important values for society.
The leaders also linked these principles with the goal of building a peaceful and prosperous Pakistan.
Such calls are particularly relevant to social relations, where differences in opinion, belief and background can sometimes create tensions.
Promoting tolerance and mutual respect can help strengthen social harmony and reduce divisions.
The emphasis on service to humanity also points towards helping vulnerable members of society and supporting people in need.
