Dr Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly has extended her warm greetings to the fellow countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. In her message, Speaker NA said that Eid-ul-Azha reminds us of the great sacrifice laid down by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS), said a press release issued here on Tuesday.
She said that the sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) enshrines a wider message for the Muslims, that is the message of sacrificing for virtues, humanity, country fellows and also igniting the spirit of patience, tolerance and endurance. The Speaker said that the Eid day brings happiness for us; however, the true joy relates with taking care of the needs of our poor brothers and sisters and to include them in our pleasures.
"Our acts should help smoothen the social irregularities and promote the spirit of sacrifice, mutual harmony and fraternity. Only then we can provide strong foundation for the establishment of a welfare Islamic society", she said. She said that on this day let us renew our pledge and pray for the prosperity and development of entire Muslim Ummah. She prayed to Almighty Allah to guide all the Muslims to tread right path and help them follow the true spirit of Islam. "May Allah help and protect us all. Amen", she added.
The Speaker called upon the nation to stand united on every issue of national importance and not to be deterred by any vested interests. She urged upon the people to stand by democracy and support democratic institutions with determination, unity and will power.