PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar
while felicitating the countrymen in general and the people of KP and
FATA in particular on the eve of Eid ul Azha.
“Eidul Azha; is
observed in the memory of the supreme sacrifice; which the Holy Prophet
Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S) and his son Hazrat Ismail (A.S) have offered at the
will of the Almighty Allah”, he said.
This symbolic sacrifice
reflects the spirit of both the Holy prophets to submit to the will of
the Almighty Allah. This also carries the message that Almighty Allah is
very kind to mankind and appreciates those who surrender themselves to
His will.
On this solemn occasion I congratulate the countrymen
in general and the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA in particular,
said the Governor.
This solemn occasion requires the
manifestation of exemplary spirit of brotherhood, humanity and
solidarity. It is because of these virtues that we as a nation have
overcome enormous challenges confronted from time to time.
“I
take this opportunity to remind my fellow countrymen, the terrible
testing times we have been experiencing in the wake of militancy and
devastating floods”, he said.
The Governor said that the
patience, perseverance, courage and spirit of sacrifice demonstrated by
all especially, those who have lost their near and dear ones remind us
the symbolic spirit demonstrated by both the Holy Prophets. We
appreciate these sacrifices, which have played a vital role in holding
the nation together.
It is important to include them on this
occasion to strengthen the bonds of unity and brotherhood. “I would
appeal to all my countrymen to maintain complete unity in their ranks
and files; remember the unprivileged ones in festivities, pray and work
for the development and prosperity of Pakistan”, he added. Online
