ISLAMABAD: Pakistani nation observed Eid ul Fitr on Wednesday with prayers and solidarity messages for the Palestinian people of Gaza, who have endured months of conflict and devastation at the hands of Israeli forces.
The occasion, which marks the end of the month-long fasting period of Ramadan, was solemnly celebrated across the country as millions of Muslims offered prayers and exchanged greetings. However, amidst the festivities, thoughts and prayers were directed towards those suffering in Gaza.
According to reports, at least 33,360 Palestinians have been killed during the six-month-long Israeli bombardment, with thousands more feared dead or missing. Despite ongoing ceasefire talks, the Palestinian resistance group Hamas has stated that the proposed terms do not meet their demands for freedom.
Leadership across Pakistan extended heartfelt wishes to the nation and the Muslim Ummah, urging compassion, generosity, and support for the less fortunate. President Asif Ali Zardari emphasized the importance of sharing happiness with the needy and called upon the international community to ensure immediate peace in Gaza and aid for Palestinians.
Prime Minister Shehbaz underscored the significance of solidarity, compassion, and harmony on Eid, urging citizens to remember martyrs and those who sacrifice their lives for the nation’s peace and security. He also called for solidarity with oppressed Palestinians and Kashmiris, praying for their ease and well-being.
Pakistan’s armed forces, led by Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Sahir Shamshad Mirza and Service Chiefs, extended wishes and paid homage to national heroes who have sacrificed their lives in defense of the homeland. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) highlighted the unwavering courage of these heroes and emphasized gratitude for their sacrifices.
