Pakistan: Non-Muslims join hands with Muslims to celebrate Eid, Islam and Pluralism, NewAgeIslam.com

Islam and Pluralism

Pakistan: Non-Muslims join hands with Muslims to celebrate Eid

October 05, 2008

People from different faiths told Daily Times that they always celebrated Eid with their Muslim friends, adding that they would do so this year as well. They said that the day brought happiness and joy to all. Cornelious Qamar, a Christian, said that fasting was sacred in every religion, with celebrations being carried out at its end. He said: “I go to meet my Muslim friends and like to eat traditional Eid dishes.”

He added that women also participated in the activities by buying bangles and wearing new dresses on the day, adding that it had become a festival for Christians as well. The Hindu community in Lahore also celebrates Eid with their Muslim brothers, said Heera Lal, head of a community organisation. He said that the children in the community especially enjoyed the event.

Rajkumari, a Hindu lady said: “On festivals like Raksha Bandhan and Holi, Muslim women join us and on Eid we participate in their happiness which strengthens the bond between the two communities.” Dr Rohiyeh, a member of the Bahai community, said that the Bahai community also joined hands with their Muslim brothers to mark the day by going to their friends’ houses. The Inter-religious Peace Council, an association consisting of members of all religions in the country, organised an Eid Milan Party. The party was attended by people from all religions, who work together for mutual harmony and peace. ali usman

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Is a US attack on Pakistan imminent?, Islam and the West, NewAgeIslam.com

Islam and the West

Is a US attack on Pakistan imminent?

By Usman Khalid

Although the story came out several weeks ago, the people Pakistan are still stunned by the revelation of the TTP being CIA sponsored. The public first came to know of this in the newspapers that during the visit of Prime Minister Gilani to the USA, his staff showed evidence of CIA support to TTP. Tt took some courage to tell the USA that the ‘foreign support’ to Baitullah Mehsud came from the USA. One thought it would put the USA on the defensive that those being accused and targeted by America for cross-border raids have been trained and supported by the US. Instead, the USA ratcheted up its propaganda against Pakistan. Baitullah Mehsud moves freely throughout the region promoting terrorism that will justify American actions. His men possess the most-advanced communication and possibly even satellite intelligence. Pakistan army took a long time to read the signs because it just could not believe that the USA could resort to such diabolical stratagem against its ‘ally’.

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