ISLAMABAD: People in Pakistan and other countries on Wednesday continued sacrificing animals and taking part in festivities as they marked the third day and final day of Eid Al-Adha.
Muslims celebrate three-day Eid Al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, by slaughtering animals such as cattle and goats and sharing their meat among family and friends and the poor. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, on God’s command.
In Pakistan, Eid Al-Adha, one of the two most important festivals on the Islamic calendar, began on Monday with special prayers for the well-being of the Muslim world, particularly Palestine and Kashmir.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed Eid greetings to countrymen and several other leaders of the Muslim world as his government announced a three-day holiday on the joyous occasion.
On Wednesday, Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and conveyed warm greetings to him on the blessed occasion.
“The two leaders extended best wishes and prayers for the continued progress and prosperity of the peoples of both the UAE as well as Pakistan,” Sharif’s office said in a statement.
“The Prime Minister reiterated Pakistan’s deep appreciation to His Highness for the UAE’s consistent support to Pakistan and also reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support to the UAE through thick and thin.”
The prime minister reiterated a cordial invitation to the UAE president to undertake an official visit to Pakistan at his earliest convenience, according to Sharif’s office. In response, Sheikh Mohamed graciously conveyed his acceptance of the invitation and agreed to undertake the visit at an early date.
Pakistanis continued to visit each other on Wednesday to exchange Eid greetings and share elaborate meals to celebrate the joyous occasion.
The distribution of meat also continues among the needy, while picnic and recreational spots witnessed an unusual rush.
Over six million animals valued at approximately Rs531 billion ($1.9 billion) were sacrificed during the three-day Eid festival in 2023, according to tanners’ association. As many, if not more, animals are expected to be sacrificed this year.
Festivities continue as Pakistanis mark Eid Al-Adha for third and final day
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Festivities continue as Pakistanis mark Eid Al-Adha for third and final day
- People continue to visit relatives to convey Eid greetings and share elaborate meals
- Recreational spots and beaches witness rush as Pakistanis celebrate final day of Eid
Pakistan backs Bahrain, calls for de-escalation as Iran war continues
- Dar speaks with Bahrain’s foreign minister, conveys concern over recent attacks in the Gulf
- Both officials call for regional peace a day after Bahrain’s oil exporter declared force majeure
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan called for dialogue and de-escalation to resolve the ongoing Iran war, an official statement said on Tuesday, expressing concern over its continuing spillover into neighboring Arab states following Tehran’s attacks in the Gulf region.
Tensions in the Gulf have surged since coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran on Feb. 28, diminishing prospects of a diplomatic settlement to Tehran’s long-running dispute with Western countries and Israel over its nuclear program.
Iran subsequently said it was targeting American military bases in Gulf states including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan, prompting condemnations from those governments, which said several strikes had hit civilian infrastructure.
Pakistan condemned both the initial strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks across the region, urging all sides to halt hostilities.
“Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke late last night with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister H. E. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani,” Pakistan’s foreign office said in a social media post. “They exchanged views on the developments in the Middle East and the wider region, conveying grave concern over recent attacks, including in Bahrain.”
“DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s solidarity with Bahrain and its people, highlighting the need for de-escalation, dialogue, and efforts for peace and stability in the region,” it added.
The Iran war has disrupted regional energy infrastructure and oil trade.
Bahrain’s state oil company Bapco declared force majeure on its group operations on Friday following an attack on its refinery complex.
Bapco is a major exporter of fuels including diesel, jet fuel and naphtha to markets across the Middle East and Asia.
On Tuesday, Iran launched fresh attacks in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.
Saudi Arabia also said it had destroyed two drones over its oil-rich eastern region and Kuwait’s National Guard said it had shot down six drones.
Dar told Pakistan’s Senate earlier this month that the government was actively striving to defuse tensions in the region. He has also remained in touch with top officials in both Iran and Arab countries.
