Islamabad () President Azad Jammu and Kashmir Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry said that the religious festival of Eid al-Adha signifies a great sacrifice.
In his message to the nation on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, he extended his greetings to all Islamic Ummah. He said that the backdrop of the religious festival of Eid al-Adha holds a profound philosophy. It signifies the willingness to sacrifice and offer one’s dearest possessions, even one’s own children, for the sake of altruism, sacrifice, and divine pleasure.
The President said that today, the Kashmiri nation is exemplifying this Abrahamic tradition by offering unique and unparalleled sacrifices in human history. A country that claims to be democratic is completely negating democracy by depriving the Kashmiri people of their basic rights. The atrocities on Kashmiris are rampant. In order to divert attention from the Kashmir issue, India is labeling the Kashmir freedom movement as terrorism. Condemnation of these inhumane and unethical actions by India is insufficient. These actions are being noted at the international level.
“On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, we once again reaffirm our commitment to the freedom of occupied Kashmir by expressing complete unity with the Freedom Conference and the people. The government of Azad Kashmir is playing its full role in the success of the freedom movement, and, God willing, it will continue to do so in the future”, he added.
The President said that in addition to bringing the Kashmir issue to the forefront at the international level, it will fulfill its full role in exposing Indian intentions. The day is not far when the Kashmiri people will exercise their fundamental right of self-determination.
“Let us renew our commitment on this important occasion that we will not hesitate to make individual and collective sacrifices for the success of the freedom movement. On this occasion, I appeal to the entire Muslim world to pray for the success of the Kashmiri freedom movement during the Eid gatherings. Our objective is based on truth and justice, and I am confident that if we remain committed to sincere intentions and the power of faith, we will achieve our destination. Our true Eid will indeed be the day when the entire region is free from Indian domination, and our brothers and sisters living across the Line of Control will join us in celebrating the joys of Eid in the free air”, Barrister Sultan added.
