Pakistan celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr with religious enthusiasm and intensity. President Mamnoon Hussain and caretaker prime minister Nasirul Mulk extended Eid greetings to the nation.
Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said celebrating Eid in a peaceful way had been made possible by martyrs and soldiers. He paid homage to those who had laid down their lives for Pakistan. General Bajwa wished Eid to the entire nation on behalf of the armed forces.
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif, in a statement on Saturday, extended Eid greetings to the nation. In his Eid message to the nation, Nawaz stressed on not forgetting the sacrifices of those who have laid down their lives for the country. He also appealed for prayers for the health of his ailing wife, Begum Kulsoom.
PTI chief Imran Khan also wished the nation on Eid. He asked the nation to pray that the nation is able to celebrate the next Eid in Naya (new) Pakistan.
President Arif Alvi in his message urged the nation to adopt fraternity and compassion in their ranks and work for the progress and prosperity of the country by rising above personal, regional and sectarian biases.
Prime Minister Imran Khan in his message said one could enjoy the real festivities of Eid by showing compassion to and share pleasures with the deserving people.
He added the government has embarked upon the journey to put the country on the track of progress and prosperity.
Punjab Chief Minister offered prayers in Lahore. In Punjab, the main congregation was held at Badshahi Mosque, which was attended by Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar.