Army chief congratulates nation on Eid-ul-Fitr

RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa has congratulated the nation on Eid-ul-Fitr.

Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated across the country with religious zeal and fervour on Sunday (today). Eid prayers were offered at mosques and more than 500 Eidgahs in all cities and towns of the country.

Special prayers were offered for the well-being of the country while in sermons the prayer leaders highlighted the importance and philosophy of Eid-ul-Fitr.

In his message on Eid, Army Chief said “We pray to God on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr for His blessings to tackle the challenges being faced by the country”, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) tweet.

“Wishing our nation a happy Eid Ul Fitr. We pray for Allah’s guidance and blessings to overcome present day challenges”. COAS pic.twitter.com/61zrLRUaiL

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) May 23, 2020

Earlier, President Arif Alvi in his message on the occasion of Eid urged the nation to keep adhering to the protective steps as the whole world was being ravaged by the coronavirus.

Arif Alvi said the whole nation with solidarity and protective measures would face the critical challenge of COVID-19.

Eid-ul-Fitr had special significance due to the holy month of Ramazan as the day heralded with the award for performing the religious obligations and strengthening the spirit of patience and sympathy, he added.

Prime Minister Imran Khan in his message stressed upon the nation to pay special attention to the plight of needy, neglected and down-trodden segments of society while observing the auspicious event of Eid-ul-Fitr by extending all possible support, sympathy and care.

The prime minister also urged upon the observance of precautionary steps and government’s devised SOPs concerning the COVID-19 as with such approach the people could save lives of their loved ones and others.

Felicitating the nation and whole Muslim world, PM observed that they were fortunate ones for reaping the blessings of the holy month of Ramazan.