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ISLAMABAD: President Gen Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali issued separate messages Tuesday on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

President's Message

President General Pervez Musharraf asked the nation to do its utmost for the defence of the country and continue efforts for its development and prosperity.

"It is a matter of great pleasure for all of us that we observed brotherhood and fraternity throughout the holy month of Ramadan," he said in his message on the eve of Eid ul Fitr .

President Musharraf said that with the blessing of Allah Almighty, no unpleasant incident happened during the month of Ramadan and for this he congratulated the nation, government and the law enforcing agencies.

"I hope that the nation would not only keep its distance from the menace of sectarianism but would also assist the government in its eradication," he said and added, "Let us celebrate the day of Eid together and unitedly. May Allah be kind to us and help us in our lives.

Felicitations to the Muslims World

President Musharraf also extended his heartiest felicitations to the Muslims of entire Islamic world in general and to the people of Pakistan in particular on the blessed occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.

"Thanks to Allah Almighty, Who endowed upon us the fervour to observe the fasting during Ramadan with due forbearance, fortitude and passion of submission," he said.

"The blessings of such religious ardour enabled us to remain modest and humble and devoted throughout the holy month of Ramadan and to bow our heads before Allah Almighty, Who granted us opportunity to show reverence towards the holy month," he added.

PM's Call to Nation

Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali Tuesday asked the nation to rejuvenate the promise that "We will continue to struggle for the mutual affinity and unity among ourselves."

In his message on Eid ul Fitr, the Prime Minister said the nation should also make efforts on this auspicious occasion to shun sectarianism and differences to inculcate unity in its ranks.

Jamali said the preference should be to provide the Muslim Ummah with the true prospective of the Islamic teachings as well as worldly affairs. "To maintain balance in the our lives and avoid extremism is in line with the teachings of Islam and needs to be followed," he added.

The Prime Minister said on this occasion, "I pray to Allah Almighty to save our country from every crisis and calamities and open gateways of His blessings and benevolence to us".

Jamali, Musharraf celebrate Eid in Islamabad, Rawalpindi

President General Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali would be celebrating Eid in Rawalpindi and Islamabad respectively.

President Musharraf would be offering his Eid pray in Rawalpindi whereas Prime Minister Mir Zafar Ullah Khan Jamali would be offering the pray at Faisal Mosque.

Musharraf would be distributing Eidi amongst the poor in Rawalpindi whereas Jamali will also be distributing Eidi after offering prayer at the Mosque as well as at the Prime Minister House.

The PM House would be open on general public for quite some time and would meet the people. Musharraf would be also receiving guests at his residence in Rawalpindi.