ISLAMABAD: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan extended Eidul Azha felicitations telephonically to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s nation. In conversation, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif also felicitated Turkish President and its public. Two leaders reiterated their commitment to further enhance mutual cooperation in economic, defense and other fields.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Eid-ul-Azha symbolises spirit of sacrifice, equality and compassion. In tweet, Prime Minister said it fosters unity by reducing socio-economic inequalities and creates feelings of empathy and complete surrender before Allah Almighty. He said true observance of ritual demands of us to adopt life of piety and cleanliness.

On blessed occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, extended greetings to Muslims in general and our overseas Pakistanis in particular who are celebrating this festival today. Muslims across Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and other Gulf and European countries are celebrating Eidul Adha with religious fervour to commemorate sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).

Over billion Muslims from around world are celebrating Eidul Adha, which is also known as “Festival of Sacrifice’.

Published in The Daily National Courier, June, 29 2023

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