Today, All Neighbors, a community organization
comprising mostly of Pakistani origin Christians celebrated Christmas at the
Embassy of Pakistan, Washington DC, says a press release received here today
from Washington DC.
President Tom Patrick and Vice President Ilyas Masih
of the All Neighbours conveyed thanks to Pakistan Embassy
in DC and particularly His Excellency Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry for
opening the doors to the Christian community for holding their events on major
occasions such as Christmas and Easter.
Charge d' Affaires Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, while
representing Ambassador Chaudhry, stated that the Embassy not only welcomes but
cherishes the Annual Christmas Celebrations at its premises. He reiterated the
commandment of Pakistan's founding father Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah who
assured all citizenry of the country of absolute freedom of religion for all
religious communities.
Mr. Sheikh appreciated the Christmas message i.e. the
message of love, peace, forgiveness and hope. He highlighted that Islam meant
peace, therefore, religious harmony in the world was bound to usher in peace
and security.
The event was attended by a large number of Christians
and members from other faiths, who lauded the Embassy's initiative of holding
Christmas Celebrations consecutively for the second year.