Pakistan marked ‘Yaum-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran’ this Friday, a day of profound protest against the repeated incidents of the Holy Quran’s desecration in Sweden.
An individual, originally from Iraq and now residing in Sweden, provoked global outrage when he burnt pages of the Holy Quran outside a Stockholm mosque on the first day of Eid ul Adha. The incident drew criticism from the Muslim community worldwide and even prompted condemnation from Pope Francis.
In response to this incident, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday, resolved to organize nationwide protests. He called upon all political factions and citizens to join the demonstrations.
Read: Pakistan Declares Nationwide Protests Following Quran Desecration in Sweden
The Nation Unites in Defense of the Quran
Numerous demonstrations have occurred across Pakistan since the incident, with participants from different religions expressing their displeasure over the desecration of the holy scripture.
In a tweet today, the prime minister underscored the nation’s unity regarding the Holy Quran, acknowledging that the concern over the despicable act extended beyond Pakistan to the entire Muslim world.
The prime minister noted that post-Friday prayers, people across the country would voice their sentiments over this distressing incident, asserting their respect for the Holy Quran and recording their protest.
“The Quran holds a special place in our hearts. It is more than just a text for recitation; it is a guideline for life,” he added.
On behalf of the OIC Group, Pakistan will address this issue at the UNHRC urgent debate in Geneva on the calculated acts of desecration of the Holy Quran on 11th July.
