President greets Bahai community

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharraf has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Bahai Community of Pakistan on the occasion of Eid-e-Rizwan festival being observed today (Tuesday).

The president said the government of Pakistan was committed to preserving for equal rights of all minority communities as enshrined in the Constitution. "Minorities are a scared trust for Pakistan. The founder of the nation had affirmed this pledge on the creation of Pakistan that the policy of equality, freedom and security for all communities shall be ensured," the president said in a message on the occasion of Eid-e-Rizwan festival.

The president said all religions teach high values like equality, social justice and human rights, as Islam also strongly preaches fair, equal and just treatment for all. The president said: "Eid-e-Rizwan is also an opportunity to remind us and to reaffirm our commitment to work hard for betterment of humanity. I wish a very happy Eid-e-Rizwan to the Bahai community, especially those who live in Pakistan."

From http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=108114