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At a glance
- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged unity among people for the country's interests and for Muslims worldwide.
- Speaking after Eid-ul-Azha prayers, he emphasized the spirit of sacrifice, devotion, and truthfulness inherent in the holiday.
- Alamgir prayed for peace and an end to conflicts affecting Muslims globally.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir called for national unity, urging Bangladeshis to set aside divisions for the benefit of the country and Muslims globally. He made these remarks after offering Eid-ul-Azha prayers at Thakurgaon Government Boysโ High School.
Alamgir highlighted that the essence of Eid-ul-Azha, or Qurbani, lies not in the act of slaughter but in devotion, truthfulness, and drawing closer to Allah through sacrifice and worship. He extended Eid greetings to all, emphasizing the shared observance of the holiday through sacrifice by people across Bangladesh and Muslims worldwide.
On this day, we appeal to the people of Bangladesh to forget all differences and remain united for the interests of the country, the people and Muslims.
"On this day, we appeal to the people of Bangladesh to forget all differences and remain united for the interests of the country, the people and Muslims," he stated. The BNP leader also prayed for peace and well-being for Muslims around the world, expressing hope that ongoing conflicts and wars would cease to cause further suffering. He concluded by praying for the acceptance of sacrifices made during Eid-ul-Azha.
The spirit of Qurbani is not about killing, but about devotion, truthfulness and attaining closeness to Allah through sacrifice and worship.
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