Govt announces to observe Ishq-e-Rasool (PBUH) week starting 12 Rabiul Awal

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan accepted the suggestion of religious minister and the federal government announced to observe an Ishq-e-Rasool (PBUH) week starting 12 Rabiul Awal comprising conferences and Milad programs across Pakistan on Tuesday.

It is pertinent to mention here that Religious Minister Pir Noorul Haq Qadri proposed to celebrate Ishq-e-Rasool (PBUH) week in the cabinet meeting to which the premier agreed and issued directions to prepare final plan to observe the week in befitting manner.

On the directions of the prime minister, the government has decided to celebrate Ishq-e-Rasool (PBUH) week from Friday 12 Rabiul Awwal (October 30) to next Friday 18 Rabiul Awwal (November 6).

The federal cabinet strongly condemned the remarks of French President Emmanuel Macron that hurt the religious sentiments of Muslims.

Taking strong notice of the blasphemous caricatures of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the hurt they have caused to the sentiments of the Muslims, the cabinet said that blasphemy against the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is intolerable and unacceptable for any Muslim.

All the provinces will also celebrate Ishq-e-Rasool (PBUH) week as per the instructions of the federal government.

The Religious Ministry will organize programs and session in line with the spirit of love and regard for the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and a central conference will be held on 12 Rabi ul Awal in Islamabad which the PM and President Arif Alvi will attend, as well.

According to the sources, the provinces will observe the day as well, according to the centre’s directions and series of programs and session of Naat Khuwani will be arranged across Pakistan.

The federal cabinet also approved remission in sentences of the prisoners on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi.