Like other parts of the country Christmas was celebrated at University of Agriculture Faisalabad with festivity and religious zeal. The central event was organized at Shahbaz Town (Christians Colony) where UAF Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan (SI) flanked by Treasurer Umar Saeed Qadri, Chief Hall Warden Professor Dr M Amjad Aulkah, PO PRP Professor Dr Jalal Arif, PO Estate Management Dr Haroon Zaman Khan and others participated in the cake-cutting celebrations.
Addressing the participants, Dr Ahmad extended Merry Christmas and New Year wishes to the Christians. Expressing his feelings, he said that he was very delighted to participate in the event. He said that Islam seeks to establish such a society where all citizens of the state enjoy equal rights and religion does not become the basis for any discrimination. He said Islamic law holds both Muslims and non-Muslims equal and no superiority or privilege is given to the Muslims on any ground.
He said that on this day, the world got a messiah who brought the message of love, peace, tolerance, and compassion for humanity. "It is time to re-dedicate ourselves to following the noble ideals of Jesus Christ and work individually as well as collectively for the betterment and welfare of humanity, and to contribute our share in making the world a safer place to live" he emphasized.