ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan asked the nation to celebrate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.), falling on October 19, in a befitting manner.
In a video message his office issued in connection with the forthcoming festival, the prime minister said: “As you all know, this is a special month when our Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) was born. This is a month of blessings.”
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“Allah gave Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) the title of Rahmat-ul lil-Alameen […] and he brought together the entire humanity,” he added.
“Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) is a great leader in the recorded history of the world. The great quality of a leader is that he brings together people and refrains from spreading hate.”
“So I want all Pakistanis to fully participate in the celebrations of 12 Rabi ul-Awwal,” he said adding the celebrations of this year should be unprecedented in the history of Pakistan.
“My message to the people is that everybody should take part in the celebrations [arranged to celebrate the festival],” the prime minister said.
TIGHT SECURITY, COVID MEASURES
Stringent security measures have been taken to avoid any untoward incident on the occasion. People will only be allowed to enter a procession after body research by police personnel deployed at different routes.
Meanwhile, to reduce chances of Covid-19 transmission during the celebrations, the National Command and Operation Centre earlier this week issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the occasion.
The body suggested that the size of the congregations should be determined on the basis of local safety regulations under the guidance of health authorities.
A direct link and channels of communication between event organisers, health and local authorities, religious leaders and relevant stakeholders should be established.
It was decided that all individuals with Covid-19 symptoms, contacts of positive cases during their period of quarantine and those with a high risk of mortality should be prohibited from attending religious events and processions.
