MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): Like the other regions of Pakistan, Azad Kashmir is celebrating Eid-ul-Adha 2025 with religious zeal and fervor.
The grand Eid prayer was held at the center Eidgah in Muzaffarabad, capital of Azad Kashmir, under the supervision of the Central Seerat Committee.
Additionally, Former Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan, Leader of the Opposition Khawaja Farooq Ahmed, Minister of the Government Chaudhry Muhammad Rashid, and Commissioner Muzaffarabad Chaudhry Guftar Hussain offered Eid prayers at the central Eidgah.
President Seerat Committee Atiq Kiyani, Mayor Municipal Corporation Sikandar Nisar Gilani, former Minister Barrister Iftikhar Gilani, and other political and social leaders offered Eid prayers at the central Eidgah.
Moreover, following the tradition, Minister Chaudhry Muhammad Rashid, President Seerat Committee Atiq Kiyani, Commissioner Muzaffarabad Chaudhry Guftar Hussain, Mayor Municipal Corporation Sikandar Nisar Gilani, and others tied the turban of Khatib Shahr Qazi Zia-ur-Rehman
Khatib Shahr Qazi Zia-ur-Rehman delivered a sermon, whereas the political personalities presented resolutions for the freedom of occupied Jammu and Kashmir and occupied Palestine on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha prayers
PM AJK Message
During a special message, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir, Chaudary Anwarul Haq, congratulated the Islamic nation.
In his message, he said that this great day reminds us of the unparalleled obedience, selflessness, and sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS), who did not hesitate to sacrifice everything dear to them for the sake of Allah Almighty.
This spirit still teaches us the lesson of sacrifice to achieve great goals. In his special message, the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir said that on this happy occasion of Eid, we pay tribute to the armed forces of Pakistan and also pay tribute to the martyrs, due to whom we are celebrating the joys of Eid today.
Field Marshal Asim Munir’s Message
In another message, Field Marshal and Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Naval Staff, chairman joint chiefs of staff committee, and Chief of Air Staff also extended warm Eid ul Adha greetings to the people of Pakistan in a combined message.
The top military leaders sent their fervent prayers for lasting peace, national cohesion, and the country’s prosperity, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
They also offered tribute to the resolve of the Pakistani people and the bravery and sacrifices of the troops, police, Rangers, and civilians who still protect the country.
“Eid ul Adha is a sacred time of reflection, sacrifice, and harmony,” read the ISPR statement.
“May this sacred moment bring harmony to our entire society and make even stronger the spirit of unity that binds us as one invincible nation.”
The forces reiterated their determination to remain beside the people and protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan firmly.
The statement continued, “The Pakistan Armed Forces stand resolutely with the people, united in purpose and steadfast in their sacred duty to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country.”
“On this day of respect, we also pay homage to the noble families of Shuhada-e-Pakistan, whose loved ones gave the greatest sacrifice in the cause of peace and the country,” it went on.
The message concluded in a patriotic expression: “Pakistan Hameesha Zindabad” — long live Pakistan.
There will be special Eid programmes on state and private media, and newspapers will publish special Eid supplements detailing the spiritual and social significance of the day in contemporary geopolitics.
