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ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has stressed upon the nation to fully implement all the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to contain coronavirus spread, during the religious events of Ashura in the holy month of Muharram-ul-Haram.
In a message on 1st of Muharram ul Haram, 1443 Hijrah, the president felicitated the nation and prayed for their prosperity and well-being.
The president said as a nation, they would have to revive the greatest passion of their forefathers for sacrifice, and reiterate that they would not budge from the right and just path and would give any sacrifice.
He observed that Allah Almighty had saved the nation from any disaster during the coronavirus pandemic and stressed upon practicing all the precautionary measures.
The president hoped the implementation of SOPs will be ensured during religious events. He also emphasised that people should get themselves vaccinated under the ongoing vaccination drive.
Praying for the peace, progress and prosperity of the whole Muslim Ummah, the president said Muharram was amongst the holiest Islamic months that taught lessons of sacrifice and determination.
He said the advent of new Islamic year also provides Muslims to hold retrospection over their past life and prepare themselves for the sacrifices and truthfulness which embodied real success in this life and in the hereafter.