Eid message: Zardari for adopting spirit of sacrifice

President calls for adopting religious tolerance and renouncing hatred and prejudice.

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has asked the nation to adopt the true spirit of sacrifice and brotherhood for the progress and prosperity of the country. He called for adopting religious tolerance and renouncing hatred and prejudice. “We should remember on this auspicious occasion of Eidul Azha, the sacrifices of the people rendered in the war against terrorism to defend the country,” said the President in his message on the occasion. “I want to congratulate my countrymen, and pray for their security and safety and for their happiness and prosperity.” The President said, “Eidul Azha reminds us of the great sacrifice, completely following the orders of Almighty Allah, and unprecedented acceptance of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS) that has established such an everlasting example of submission to the will of God.”

Published in The Express Tribune, October 27^th, 2012.