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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the nation to skip their traditional festivity for Eidul Fitr in view of the lives lost in Friday’s plane crash in Karachi and the hundreds of fatalities caused by the COVID-19.

After the announcement regarding the sighting of the Shawwal moon was made, the prime minister on a social media website Twitter said he wants the citizens to “observe this Eid in a different manner from the usual celebratory style”.

PM further said: “First, let us think of and pray for all those families who have been deprived of their loved ones by the plane crash tragedy and all those who have lost their lives to Covid-19.”

I want our nation to observe this Eid in a different manner from the usual celebratory style. First, let us think of & pray for all those families who have been deprived of their loved ones by the plane crash tragedy & all those who have lost their lives to COVID19.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 23, 2020

In another tweet, PM Khan urged that people must remember to observe the standard operating procedures in place to limit further spread of the COVID-19.

He said “The disease is with us and social distancing must be strictly observed throughout the Eid holidays, including during Eid prayers. May Allah bless our nation.”

“For the well-being of your loved ones, follow the SOPs provided by the govt. Avoid crowded places, observe social distancing, exchange Eid greetings from a distance and be there for the underprivileged affected by #COVID19 lockdown,” PM added.

We need to celebrate this #EidUlFitr with care. For the well-being of your loved ones, follow the SOPs provided by the govt. Avoid crowded places, observe social distancing, exchange Eid greetings from a distance & be there for the underprivileged affected by #COVID19 lockdown pic.twitter.com/nLfibF8jra

— Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) May 23, 2020