PM offers Eid wishes to people of Pakistan, Muslim world

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday said that on this auspicious occasion, I offer my sincere congratulations to the people of Pakistan and all the Muslims of the whole world.

Turning to Twitter, he wrote: “I congratulate the entire Pakistani nation and the Islamic world on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Adha,” adding that may Allah Almighty to accept the prayers and sacrifices of the entire Islamic nation.

He stated that on this holy day, Hazrat Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and Hazrat Ismail (peace be upon him) presented an eternal example of sacrifice while expressing submission to Allah.

“Allah liked this act so much that He made it obligatory for the Ummah of Muhammad (peace be upon him) until the Day of Judgment,” prime minister added.

Shehbaz Sharif continued to write that sacrifice is not a ritual, but a universal sentiment.

Sacrifice is not just the name of slaughtering an animal, but its purpose is to sacrifice one's life in the way of Allah to achieve higher goals, said the premier.

“It is a fact that no nation in the world can progress unless it has the spirit of sacrifice,” he added.

He prayed to Allah, the Exalted, to shower His blessings on Pakistan and to reward all of us with His righteous deeds.

میں عید الاضحٰی کے اس پر مسرت موقع پر پوری پاکستانی قوم اور عالم اسلام کو مبارک باد پیش کرتا ہوں اور اللہ تعالیٰ سے دعا کرتا ہوں کہ وہ پوری ملت اسلامیہ کی عبادات اور قربانیاں اپنی بارگاہ میں قبول فرمائے۔
آج کے اس مقدس دن حضرت ابراہیم علیہ السلام اور حضرت اسماعیل علیہ السلام نے…

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) June 29, 2023