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As Eid-i-Miladun Nabi was being celebrated with religious zeal and fervour across the country on Tuesday, political leaders urged the nation to follow Holy Prophet Muhammad\u2019s (PBUH) teachings of unity and tolerance.<\/p>\n
The day \u2014 declared a public holiday \u2014 dawned with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and 21-gun salutes in all provincial capitals, state-run Radio Pakistan<\/em> stated<\/a>.<\/p>\n President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended their heartfelt congratulations to the country on the occasion of Eid-i-Miladun Nabi, Radio Pakistan<\/em> reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n Both leaders urged the public to follow the Holy Prophet\u2019s teachings as a \u201cguiding light to overcome prevailing challenges\u201d.<\/p>\n President Zardari stressed the need to spread the message of love and compassion for humanity taught by the Holy Prophet.<\/p>\n He highlighted that the Holy Prophet established a just society where every individual, regardless of their wealth or social status, could live with dignity, the Associated Press of Pakistan<\/a><\/em> reported.<\/p>\n President Zardari emphasised that Holy Prophet\u2019s teachings encouraged his followers to speak out against oppression and support the marginalised as an integral part of their faith.<\/p>\n \u201cToday, as the world faces division and oppression, it\u2019s imperative to spread the message of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which embodies love, tolerance, and human rights.<\/p>\n \u201cHe treated all individuals, regardless of their faith, with respect and dignity. Embracing this spirit, we must promote global brotherhood, justice, and love,\u201d President Zardari remarked.<\/p>\n In his message<\/a>, PM Shehbaz said the blessed life, noble character, and exemplary conduct of the Holy Prophet served as a beacon of light for entire humanity.<\/p>\n The premier also highlighted that the nation should also remember \u201cour oppressed brothers and sisters in Palestine and [occupied] Kashmir, who are facing tyranny and oppression\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cEvery word and deed of the Prophet (PBUH) is a manifestation of how human beings could achieve prosperity by upholding the universal principles of love, tolerance, and justice,\u201d PM Shehbaz said.<\/p>\n He further said the Holy Prophet \u201cinstilled in his followers the values of unity, love, and brotherhood, which are the principles that can make us overcome our social and economic challenges\u201d.<\/p>\n The premier emphasised upon supporting the vulnerable, prioritising those struggling with poverty and hunger, and adopting a habit of helping others, APP<\/a><\/em> said.<\/p>\n