NCSW hosts ‘Eid Millan’ party for minority children

Islamabad: An ‘Eid Millan’ party for the minority children of Islamabad & Rawalpindi was arranged by National Council of Social Welfare (NCSW), here, says a press release.

NCSW Chairman Dr. Nadeem Shafiq Malik presided the event while Syed Gulzar Hussain, joint secretary, M/o Inter Provincial Coordination, was the chief guest. Large number of Muslims and non Muslims include Christians, Sikh, Hindu, Bahis and Parsis attended the party.

NCSW Chairman said in his address that all religions teaches love for the humanity. Non-Muslims are playing important role in the progress of Pakistan. Islam and the Holy Prophet (Peace Be upon Him) teach us not to differentiate on the basis of race, colour, creed, and religion among the people. The Holy Prophet (Peace Be upon Him) loved the children of even non-Muslims.

The purpose of the ‘Eid Millan’ party was to promote inter-faith harmony as advised by the Quaid-i-Azam clearly. Other speakers including Muslim and non-Muslim, social activists including Professor Mehar Dad Yousaf, Allama Muhammad Asghar Khan, Pandit Channa Lal, Central President of Hindu Panchaiet and Zamurad Khan, patron chief of Pakistan Sweet Homes said that the minorities are living peacefully in Pakistan and have state protection.

They are playing very commendable role in the progress of the country. The Constitution of Pakistan protects all its citizens and minorities in Pakistan have all religious freedom and rights. It is our collective responsibility to promote religious tolerance and interfaith harmony.