Pakistan
Embassy Abu Dhabi hosted an event for celebrating 141st Birth Anniversary of
Quaid Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Christmas Day at the Embassy
premises today. A number of Pakistani community members participated in
the event, which was marked inter alia by special prayers, says a press release
received from Abu Dhabi here today.
Addressing the gathering
Ambassador of Pakistan to the UAE, H.E Moazzam Ahmad Khan highlighted that 25
December had a special significance as it is birthday of two great Messihas
i.e. Quaid Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Jesus Christ. The Jesus Christ gave the
universal message of love and peace and Quaid Azam founded separate homeland
for the Muslims of the subcontinent. He also pointed out that the
constitution of Pakistan, in line with the Quaid’s vision, enshrines safeguards
for all communities living in Pakistan. The Government’s policies are geared
towards empowering the minority communities to play their role in national life
as equal citizens. Moreover, he expressed solidarity with Pakistani christen
community regarding recent terrorist attack on church in Quetta. Lastly, he
urged that the best way to tribute Quaid Azam is to pursue his teachings in
true letter and spirit for making Pakistan a welfare state in essence. Special
messages from President Mamnoon Hussain, and Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi were read out on the occasion. The event concluded
with cake cutting.
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