Holi celebrations in educational institutions, banned in Pakistan

(Credit : The Sentinel Assam)

Islamabad (Pakistan) – The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has banned the celebration of Holi in the educational institutions in the country. The commission, in its notification, said it was “sad” to witness incidents such as celebrating ‘Holi’, which show “a complete disconnect from the country’s socio-cultural values and an erosion of the country’s Islamic identity”. “One such instance that has caused concern was the fervour exhibited in marking Hindu festival of Holi…the widely publicised event has caused concern and has disadvantageously affected the country’s image.” the commission remarked.

(Credit : Hindustan Times)

Editorial Viewpoint

• Please note that the Islamic organisations in India, their religious leaders, etc. never oppose this kind of incidents.
  

• In Pakistan, in future, no Hindus might survive to celebrate Hindu festivals. It will be no surprise if this situation occurs sooner than later.