It was a sudden surprise, and used as in Urdu, says, Achanak (sudden) Eid Mobarak, with late announcement and came with a video where on phone call of the Route a Hilal Committee member admitting that the moon sighting was just missed a day intentionally.
This was a huge viral on social media in Pakistan blaming the government for overdoing and wrong doing on its part to missing one Roza Fasting on political basis. Everyone took it seriously, though discussed on entire Eid days in Pakistan and abroad. It also remained topic of the day.
This year’s Eid announcement took many of us by surprise because we weren’t really prepared for a 29-roza Ramazan. Most people, including Pakistan’s celebrities, are now wishing their friends and families an ‘achanak (sudden) Eid mubarak.
Muslims across the country celebrated Eidul Fitr on Thursday with religious zeal and fervour while also observing precautionary measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
On Wednesday, the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee — after lengthy deliberations — announced that Eidul Fitr would be celebrated today as the Shawwal moon had been sighted in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Sindh.
Saudi Arabi is also celebrating Eidul Fitr today.
According to Radio Pakistan, Eid prayers were held at open areas in mosques and Eidgahs across the country following SOPs and other measures to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Army Chief celebrated Eid at the Border and performed his prayer there. He prayed for Pakistan.
Many celebrities also remembered Palestine in their prayers and asked people to continue talking about the atrocities being perpetrated against them.
On the occasion, special prayers were offered for the well-being of the country, while the ulema highlighted the significance of Eidul Fitr. Prayers were also offered for the Muslims of Palestine and the people of occupied Kashmir, the report said.
President Alvi, PM Imran urge nation to follow SOPs
In separate messages, President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan called on citizens to strictly adhere to anti-virus protocols while celebrating Eidul Fitr, stating that the measures were necessary to avoid a massive outbreak.
President Alvi greeted the nation as well as the Muslim world on the occasion and prayed that the day brings plenty of joy.
PM Imran urged the nation to strictly follow precautionary measures and show compassion to the less fortunate while celebrating.
The world is witnessing a third wave of the pandemic, he said, adding that people should exercise extra caution and strictly abide by SOPs. “The precautions are also the injunctions of Islam as well as the teachings of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him),” he said.
PM Imran asked the nation to take special care of the poor and needy, particularly the families suffering financially due to the pandemic, while celebrating Eid. He also called for remembering those who had sacrificed their lives for a greater cause to bring pride to the nation.
He stated that the prayers and wishes of the nation were with the people of occupied Kashmir on the occasion of Eid.
Taking to Twitter, the premier said that this was “a very different Eid” and that it must be celebrated in a quiet manner due to two important reasons.
“One, there is the corona pandemic. In Pakistan we are now again beginning to control the spread so it is vital for our people to observe SOPs.
“Two, equally critical is the need for us all to show solidarity with the Kashmiris and Palestinians who are suffering oppression by occupation powers in complete violation of their international guaranteed basic human rights,” he said.
PML-N leaders Shehbaz Sharif and Maryam Nawaz kept it simple, and wished the nation “Eid Mubarak”.
Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar also wished the nation on the occasion and expressed the hope that citizens would remain mindful of SOPs while celebrating in an effort to safeguard their own lives and those of their loved ones.
