The Holy Month Ramadan has officially started in Pakistan, with the first Taraweeh (evening prayer) held after Isha beans.
Nearly 1.9 billion Muslims all over the world began to observe Ramadan over the weekend, the Holy Month marked by dawn-to-dusk fasting and beans. Ramadan is sacred to Muslims as tradition claims that the Holy Qur’an was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during this month.
Ramadan is a time that encourages spiritual height, self -cleaning (tazkiyah) and self -reflection while promoting mutual fraternity and unity. During this blessed month, millions across the country will observe firm and seek spiritual proximity to Allah through charity, worship and good deeds.
The number of people attending mosques has seen a significant increase as Muslims start offering Taraweeh beans starting tonight. In addition, mosques have been beautifully decorated to mark the arrival of the holy month.
In the markets there is a visible rush of people acting according to dates, fruits and other important things to Ramadan.
President, Prime Minister Greeting Nation on Ramadan’s arrival
Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have expanded their inner greetings to the nation on the occasion of the Holy Month Ramadan.
In his announcement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif deeply expanded to Muslims in Pakistan and around the world at the start of Ramadan.
“As the blessed month Ramadan begins, I expand my inner greetings to Muslims in Pakistan and all over the world. This holy month is a time of reflection, self -discipline and spiritual renewal that reminds us of the values of compassion, patience and unity, ”he said.
He further emphasized, ”Ramadan gives us an opportunity to strengthen our faith, seek forgiveness and show kindness to the distressed. The fasting is not just about abstaining from food and drink, it is about humiliating the ego and limiting greed. It is an act of submission that reminds us that even though we are weak, Allah Swt is the Almighty. “
The Prime Minister also reminded the nation of, “It is a month of enormous blessings that reminded us to be grateful to the grace of Allah and to embrace the true spirit of empathy and generosity, while recognizing our responsibility to nurture the less lucky ones.”
“I pray to Almighty Allah to accept our regular, prayers and good deeds and bless Pakistan with progress and prosperity. May this Ramadan be a source of huge blessings and guidance for all of us, ”he added.
Similarly, President Asif Ali Zardari conveyed his greetings and called on the nation to participate in charity and Almsgiving during the holy month.
He emphasized, “We must go beyond our means to support the poor. These principles play an important role in building a strong, progressive and compassionate society. In doing so, we will meet the true goals of Ramadan and reach its rewards. “
President Zardari also expanded congratulations to the nation and the Muslim Ummah and noted: “Ramadan is a month of grace, forgiveness and salvation. It teaches us self -cleaning, patience, endurance, compassion, equality and unity. This holy month provides an excellent opportunity to achieve piety, sincerity and proximity to Allah Almighty. “
He urged the public to rise above personal interests and support the less fortunate and said, “Let us meet the needs of the poor and the poor and promote the spirit of victims and generosity in society.”
The president concluded his message by praying to Allah, the Almighty to give all the ability to take advantage of Ramadan’s blessings, embody patience and piety and contribute to the welfare of Muslim Ummah. He also asked that this month would bring peace, stability, development and prosperity to Pakistan.
