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Pakistani leaders call for unity to defeat terror
Saturday October 27, 2012 09:54:14 AM,
IANS
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Islamabad: Pakistani
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf
have called for unity and religious tolerance to defeat the
scourge of terrorism and sectarianism.
In their message to people on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha Friday, they
urged them to renounce hatred and prejudice, and unite for the
prosperity of the country.
President Zardari said there was a need for unity, religious
tolerance and sacrifice to face the challenges of terrorism,
extremism and sectarianism, Xinhua reported.
And the best way to defeat them is to follow the teachings of
Islam, the prime minister said.
"We should promote the values of compassion, unity and brotherhood
among ourselves and dedicate all our energies to the prosperity
and well-being of the country," he said.
Pakistan will celebrate Eid-ul-Adha Saturday. It is celebrated in
honour of Prophet Ibrahim, who was even ready to sacrifice his son
Ismail to please Allah.
According to Muslim belief, Allah replaced Ismail with a sheep
just as Ibrahim was about to slit his throat - hence the tradition
of sacrificing an animal.
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