Prof Yunus urges unity, sacrifice to build a discrimination-free Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for holding the lessons of sacrifice of the holy Eid-ul-Adha and build the New Bangladesh which will be happy, prosperous and peaceful Bangladesh free from discrimination.

“Let us hold the lessons of sacrifice of the holy Eid-ul-Adha and build the new Bangladesh after the July Uprising as a discrimination-free, happy, prosperous and peaceful Bangladesh,” he said in a message on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Azha.

Prof Yunus prayed to the Almighty Allah for the continued prosperity and progress of Bangladesh and people of the country, reports UNB.

Professor Muhammad Yunus extended heartfelt greetings to his fellow countrymen and Muslims around the world on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Azha.

He expressed the hope that the sacred festival would bring welfare and prosperity to all, inspiring a renewed spirit of sacrifice among people.

The Chief Adviser described Eid-ul-Azha as one of the most significant religious occasions in Islam, symbolising  profound devotion and ultimate submission to Allah Almighty.

He said, “The unparalleled example of love, obedience, and sacrifice demonstrated by Hazrat Ibrahim (AS), who prepared to sacrifice his beloved son Hazrat Ismail (AS) in obedience to Allah’s command, remains an extraordinary lesson in the history of faith.”

Prof Yunus emphasised   that the ritual of animal sacrifice (Qurbani) fosters a sense of selflessness and teaches the importance of sharing both joy and sorrow with family, neighbors, and the wider community. It also imparts a vital lesson in tolerance and empathy, he added.

He said the annual observance of Eid-ul-Azha strengthens social bonds by promoting solidarity and equality, as Muslims distribute the meat of the sacrificed animals among relatives, neighbours, and those in need.

“Eid-ul-Azha teaches us the values of peace, compassion, sacrifice and brotherhood,” Prof Yunus said.

“The true essence of this holy occasion lies in self-purification, self-restraint, and the nurturing of amity and harmony among all Muslims.”