PM extends wishes on occasion of Eidul Fitr

In his message, Imran Khan said that urged people to strictly comply with coronavirus Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and show compassion towards the poor while celebrating the festival.

PM while greeting the nation on annual festival thanked Allah Almighty for blessing with the holy month of Ramadan.

The objective of making the believers pass through the exercise of patience and thankfulness was to realize others’ sufferings and hunger, the premier added.

He further said that the same feelings were also the characteristics of State of Madina, which we follow as our role model and strive to develop a human friendly society.               

The Prime Minister also called for remembering those who have sacrificed their lives for a greater cause to bring pride to the nation.        

Imran Khan said on the occasion of Eid, the prayers and wishes of the Pakistani nation are with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

Eid-ul-Fitr is being observed across the country today with religious zeal and fervor, while government has urged people to follow social distancing in view of third wave of coronavirus.

Eid congregations were held at open places, mosques and Eidgahs in all major cities and towns while following strict SOPs of social distancing and adherence to COVID-19 precautionary measures.

Earlier yesterday, the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee announced the sighting of moon for the month of Shawwal. The announcement was made around 11:30pm after the committee's meeting in Islamabad that lasted more than four hours.