Islamabad. Not only in India, the festival of lights i.e. Diwali celebrations are being witnessed in Pakistan also. There is a lot of enthusiasm for Diwali in Pakistan too and on this occasion, its President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have congratulated the Hindu community around the world and especially the Hindus living in their country.
On this occasion of Diwali, people of Hindu community in Pakistan also worshiped in temples and celebrated by lighting lamps. Meanwhile, Asif Ali and Shahbaz Sharif, in their separate messages issued on Sunday, praised mutual brotherhood and the contribution of the minority community in the development of the country.
According to Radio Pakistan report, President Zardari and Prime Minister Sharif said in their message that this festival of Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over the darkness of hatred, intolerance and despair. This festival gives the message of promoting peaceful coexistence in human relations and social life.
Hindu community is an integral part of the country.
President Asif Ali Zardari said in his message that it is the common responsibility of all of us to protect the rights of religious minorities. He described the Hindu community of Pakistan as an integral part of the national life.
The President said that the Hindu community has contributed in the fields of education, health care, business, public service, social welfare and art and culture, which has made the country prosperous.
At the same time, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif termed the Hindu community as an essential part of the social fabric of the country. Reiterating his government's commitment, he said that the rights, dignity and religious freedom of all citizens of the country will be protected without any discrimination on the basis of religion, belief, color or race.