President M Abdul Hamid has stressed the need for taking lesson from the sacrifice to build a hunger and poverty-free “Sonar Bangla” as he hosted a reception on the occasion of holy Eid-ul-Azha at Bangabhaban here this morning.
“A happy, prosperous and peaceful society based on equality can be built by ensuring mutual respect and utmost tolerance among all,” Abdul Hamid said, reports BSS.
President Hamid hosted the reception for the people of all classes and professions, including distinguished citizens, senior politicians, higher-ranking government officials, foreign diplomats, religious leaders, academics, editors, senior journalists and representatives of the business community.
“Religions’ fundamental message is the humanity, which dictates the mankind. It shows people the path of just and welfare,” the president said.
President Hamid expressed his hope that the Qurbani and its sacrificial spirit would be reflected in individual, social and political life.
The head of the state also called upon all to shun the evil and ominous paths being imbued with the spirit of mankind.
“Qurbani teaches people how to do sacrifice and how to have patience. . . We have to take lessons from Eid-ul-Azha,” he said.
Terming the sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim as an instance of profound loyalty and utmost surrender to the Almighty Allah, he said the Eid-ul-Azha teaches all to sacrifice and everyone should exercise tolerance in their respective works and thoughts to establish peace and welfare in society.
The President hoped for spreading the equity and friendship ties of all strata of life in days to come.
Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain, Foreign Minister AHM Mahmood Ali, Adviser to the Prime Minister HT Imam, ICT Minister Mostafa Jabbar, Senior lawyer Dr Kamal Hossain, Supreme Court Judges, chiefs of three services, Inspector General of Police (IGP), parliament members and vice-chancellors of universities and heads of different International agencies attended the reception, among others.
The president also exchanged views with the guests and enquired about their wellbeing going round different corners at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban where the invited guests were entertained with traditional food.
Sunday, March 23, 2025
