Let us share the joy of Eid with everyone
The lessons that come with this holy month are many: we are supposed to learn some of the basic human values such as self-restraint, compassion, honesty, peace and tolerance and respect for one another. The month also teaches us to be empathetic to the less fortunate through the practice of Zakat and Fitra.
The mad rush of home-bound people leading to tragic accidents on the roads and waterways are a common experience during the Eid holidays. With the Eid-ul-Fitr just a day or two away, news of road accidents has already started reaching us. Just two days ago, on June 2, 19 people were killed across the country. We hope those journeying home and back would exercise caution and avoid taking unnecessary risks by jumping into overcrowded buses, trains and river vessels. We also urge the transport authorities to take extra precautions to ensure safe Eid journeys for all.
Eid can only be joyful when everyone can take part in the festivities. Which is why those who bring prosperity to our nation with their hard work should be able to celebrate it with their loved ones. We hope that our garment workers and those working in other sectors will get their salaries and Eid bonuses before the festival. Unfortunately for farmers, who provide the food we eat, the joy of Eid may be out of reach as they are not getting fair prices for their crops. As a society, we must all work together, share our wealth and good fortune with those less fortunate or in vulnerable conditions, and help them get what is due to them. These are valuable lessons to learn and internalise as we take part in one of our most cherished religious festivals.
We wish our dear readers and patrons a safe and joyous Eid!
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