ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have felicitated Hindu community on the occasion of Holi festival. In a statement, President Asif Ali Zardari said the festival is symbolic of the triumph of good over evil.
He added that the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees religious freedom to every citizen and Pakistan is a beautiful bunch of people belonging to all religions. President Zardari commended the services rendered by Hindu community for the nation.
Meanwhile, in his message Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said as Pakistanis, “we take pride in the multi-lingual, multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi-cultural characteristics of our society.”
The Prime Minister said let’s commemorate Holi festival day with a determination to celebrate our differences as strengths.
Hindu community in Pakistan and around the world is celebrating Holi today. The festival of colors is marked by an array of colorful events and activities symbolizing the onset of spring season. This occasion shows rejuvenation and win of good over the evil.
