Security reasons: Prayers were held Sunday at Holy Trinity Church. The Christian community observed Easter across the city on Sunday, confining their celebrations to church premises and homes. PHOTO: AYESHA MIR/ EXPRESS
The Federal Ministry for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony while playing its due role continues celebrating religious events of the minorities living in Pakistan, officially, in order to give a loud and clear message to the world that all religious minorities enjoy equal rights under the Constitution and have full liberty to perform their religious duties and celebrate their holy days.
In this regard the Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs on Monday organized an event to celebrate Easter with the Christian community living in Pakistan.
While speaking on the occasion, participants highlighted challenges such as extremism, sectarian violence and hatred being faced by people belonging to different religions across the globe. They were of the view that such attitude towards society is playing a major role in spreading hatred among people and also defaming religions.
They gave out the message of peace, unity, love and said that together they can all address these issues and make this world a peaceful place to live.
On the occasion the Christian community pledged with special prayers to serve for the maintenance of religious obligations by the community besides for the welfare of the community and uplift and prosperity of the country.
The celebration was attended by MNA Asiya Nasir, Pastor Pervez Sohail, and Bishop Humphrey Sarfaraz Peters among others. However, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf could not attend the event due to prior engagements.
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