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Christian community celebrating Easter across world including Pakistan

Christian community celebrating Easter across world including Pakistan
April 4, 2021

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – The Christian community is celebrating Easter on Sunday with religious zeal and fervor to mark resurrection of Jesus Christ (AS) across the world including Pakistan on Sunday.

It is pertinent to mention here that the festival commemorates the day followers believe Jesus was resurrected in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago.

Special services were hosted at different places where the Christian community attended prayers for salvation, and for the progress and prosperity of Pakistan.

Prime Minister tweeted a congratulatory message, wishing "all our Christian citizens a happy Easter."

Education minister Shafqat Mahmood also felicitated the community, while expressing the hope that the day brought "great joy to you and your families".

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar wished Christians around the world a happy Easter.

Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari also wished all those celebrating the festival.

PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari too wished the community on the occasion.