Lahore, 19 March 2026 – Ummah Unity Day will be celebrated on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, while speeches on the theme of Muslim unity will also be delivered during Eid gatherings to promote the spirit of unity, brotherhood and shared responsibility within the Muslim Ummah.
The decision was made at a symposium on the unity of the nation held in Lahore Thursday Press Club is sponsored by the National Paigham-e-Aman Committee. Prominent scholars and spiritual leaders from various denominations across the country participated in the symposium, along with committee members.
During the symposium, detailed discussions were held on the mutual unity of the Islamic nation, harmony between its sects, the Pakistani national position, and the prevailing regional and global situations.
The speakers stressed that the Pakistani leadership is actively working for Muslim unity and is constantly seeking solutions to the issues facing the Islamic world through unity, tolerance, moderation and collective wisdom. They confirmed this again Pakistan We will continue to play a positive and responsible role in promoting cooperation and stability and protecting the collective interests of the Islamic world.
Scholars and religious leaders have supported the position of the Government of Pakistan on Afghanistan and current global developments. They stated that Pakistan’s support for a ceasefire in Afghanistan, after appeals from sisterly Islamic countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, is a step in the right direction. They expressed their hope that the interim Afghan government would prevent the use of its territory for terrorist acts against Pakistan, and would take effective measures against those involved in the shedding of innocent Pakistani blood.
Speakers also pointed out that some irresponsible elements in Afghanistan, especially a judicial figure who issues fatwas against Pakistan, are acting in violation of Islamic law. They reiterated that if the interim Afghan government is willing, dialogue between scholars from both sides in the light of the Qur’an and Sunnah is possible, but avoiding such a path is unfortunate.
The meeting between Pakistan Army Commander Field Marshal/General Hafiz Syed Asim Munir and senior leaders of the Shia community was described as a reflection of national, communal and Islamic sentiments. Speakers said the development represents unity, harmony and a shared national vision in Pakistan.
The symposium reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the unity of the nation, inter-communal harmony, protecting sacred Islamic values, and the message of national security at all levels in Pakistan. He also pledged to make united and effective efforts against extremism, terrorism, sectarianism and all forms of strife.
National Pegam Aman Committee Coordinator Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi, along with Allama Muhammad Hussain Akbar, Mufti Abdul Karim Khan, Dr Muhammad Asif Mir, Mufti Mubasher Nizami, Maulana Aslam Siddiqui, Maulana Abdul Hakim Tahir, Maulana Qari Mubashir Rahimi, Maulana Ibrahim Hanafi, Qari Faisal Amin, Maulana. Ehtishamul Haq Azad, Qari Sajid, Qari Islam Uddin and other scholars and spiritual leaders spoke at the seminar.