Christian community celebrating Easter with simplicity due to COVID-19

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – The Christian community is celebrating Easter on Sunday with religious zeal and fervor to mark resurrection of Jesus Christ (AS) with simplicity due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Special prayers are being held across the country in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. On the occasion, President Dr Arif Alvi has greeted Christian people the world over, particularly the Christian community of Pakistan, on the sacred occasion of Easter. Conveying his sincere wishes to the Christian community, the President in his felicitation's message said that the Christian as well as other minorities are equal citizens of the state and their rights had fully been safeguarded by the constitution of Pakistan. The President said Easter also reminds us of the teachings of Jesus Christ and his universal message of love, forgiveness, and brotherhood, which can bring harmony and peace to the world. He also appreciated the contribution made by the Christian community in the social and economic development of Pakistan.