Nation observes Quran Day to denounce Sweden incident

islamabad: Pakistani nation on Friday observed “Youm-i-Taqaddus-i-Quran” (Quran Sanctity Day) with fervour and organized rallies and protests to give vent to their anger against the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden.

The nation also reiterated the pledge to never hesitate from rendering any sacrifice for upholding sanctity of the Holy Quran and urged the world leaders to act fast against rising trend of islamopobia to ensure peace and tranquillity in the world.

Earlier this week, a joint session of Parliament had passed a resolution urging Sweden to take “appropriate steps” against the perpetrators involved while the government had designated Friday as Yaum-i-Taqaddus-i-Quran to express outrage over the incident.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the whole nation will hold a peaceful protest against the Sweden incident across Pakistan under the title of ‘Holy Quran Day’ today.

“After Friday prayers all Pakistani Muslims will record their peaceful protest. Quran is in our hearts,” PM Shehbaz said adding that the entire Muslim Ummah was worried over the Holy Quran’s desecration incident in Sweden.

Protests and rallies took place across the country including by political parties, lawyers, the Christian community and other segments of the society.

Rallies were held in major cities after Friday prayers with citizens expressing their anger at the incident in Sweden.