President, PM, Punjab CM felicitate Hindu community on Holi festival
ISLAMABAD, (NNI): President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz have felicitated Hindu community on the occasion of Holi festival.
In a statement, President Asif Ali Zardari extended his congratulations to the Hindu community on the occasion of their religious festival of Holi.
The president underscored that the services rendered by the Pakistani Hindu community were commendable for the nation.
Zardari said that Pakistan's constitution guarantees religious freedom, reflecting its status as a diverse nation where people of all faiths coexist harmoniously.
He emphasised the power of unity, stating that it enables people to reach unprecedented heights of success and happiness.
In a separate message, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his felicitations to the Hindu community on the occasion of Holi festival – the Festival of Colours.
Shehbaz Sharif said, “As Pakistanis we take pride in the multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-cultural and multi-religious characteristics of our society.”
“Let us commemorate this day with a resolve to celebrate our differences as strengths. May the arrival of spring bring new beginnings, hope, and happiness to us all. Happy Holi to all who celebrate!” he added.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also felicitated the Hindu community on the occasion of their religious festival of Holi and announced a special Holi package for 700 Hindu families.
According to the CM’s Secretariat, checks worth Rs10,000 each will be distributed as part of the Holi package to enhance the joy of the Hindu community. The funds have already been allocated and will be delivered to the respective deputy commissioners.
According to officials at the CM’s Secretariat, the announcement of the package involved special efforts from PML-N's Raheela Khadim Hussain and Punjab committee members.
They said that the provincial government was dedicated to representing every citizen and serving each individual.
Hindu community in Pakistan and the world over is celebrating Holi (the festival of colours) on Monday (today).
The festival of colours is marked by an array of events symbolizing the onset of spring season. The joyous occasion signifies rejuvenation and victory of good over the evil.