Muslims in Pakistan and World over Celebrate Eidul Adha
Muslims in several countries around the world, especially in South Asia, including Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh celebrated Eidul Azha on Wednesday.
Eidul Azha, which is typically marked by communal prayers, large social gatherings, and, for many, slaughtering of livestock and giving meat to the needy, was celebrated for a second time under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic and with restrictions in place in many countries.
Some countries, including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Afghanistan and Indonesia celebrated Eid a day earlier .
In Pakistan, President Dr Arif Alvi appealed to citizens to follow precautionary measures against the coronavirus while Prime Minister Imran Khan emphasised the spirit of sacrifice, saying that " qurbani (ritual animal sacrifice) does not only mean sacrificing the animal but it also refers to man sacrificing his desires for a higher purpose."
The premier added that this was "the same spirit of sacrifice because of which the Pakistani nation had been protected from the universal pandemic through great intelligence, a national strategy and courage". Dawn
