The Association of the Lahore High Court (LHCBA) has asked the police chief of Panjab to prevent Ahmadiyya to prevent Islamic rituals during Eid al-Ade, also known as Bakrid or Bakra Eid.
According to the LHCBA letter, while Eid al-Adha is a sacred festival for Muslims, his rituals, such as Zasaz (Islamic Prayer) and Animal Victim, are intended only for Muslims.
The letter also claims that Ahmadis is a non -Muslim group. It is not legally allowed to use Islamic symbols or to practice Islamic customs, says the letter.
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Ahmadis faced growing threats, harassment and even deadly attacks in front of Eid al-ADHA (June 6-10). At least three Ahmadis have been killed since April, Dawn informed.
In many areas, the authorities have forced Ahmadis to sign legal documents that promise not to offer EID prayers or carry out animal victims.
If these conditions were violated, up to 5 Lakh Pakistan’s rupees could be fined ( £1.5 lakh) or to face legal problems.
According to LHCB, the Ahmadiyya community still presents itself as Muslims, which is illegal. The letter claims that Ahmadis openly organizes EID events that look similar to Islamic traditions.
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LHCBA calls this violation of the Pakistan Constitution, the Criminal Code and the past decisions of the Supreme Court. She asked the police to take legal steps if it was found that some Ahmadi violates these laws during EID.
In the Pakistani province of the Pandjabs, the members of the Ahmadiyya community were asked to sign the affidavit statements that promise not to celebrate a bacrid or perform related rituals. This is governed by 2023 the order of enforcement of laws that prohibit Ahmadis to identify as Muslims or to practice Islamic traditions.
Groups of human rights criticized this step as unfair and against religious freedom.
Amnesty International called on the Pakistani authorities to stop the unfair treatment of the community Ahmadiyya. He ordered them to protect Ahmadis’s right to freely monitor his religion.
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Amnesty reviewed documents from five districts and found police orders in cities like Lahore, Karachi and Rawalpindi and asked for an action against Ahmadis. Even in Sialkot, authorities issued withholding orders to prevent them from celebrating EID 2025.
Amnesty says it shows that the government not only cannot protect Ahmadis, but actively limits their religious freedom.
Isabelle Lassee, Deputy Regional Director for South Asia in Amnesty International, raised concerns against “violence and harassment focused on Ahmadis” before Eid 2025.
“Not only do the local authorities and local coercive agencies throughout Pakistan cannot protect Ahmadis, but they actively restrict their rights to freedom of faith and religion,” Lassee Dawn quoted.
Are Muslims Ahmadis?
Ahmadis is considered to be Muslims and follows basic Islamic beliefs, such as five pillars and six articles of faith. He believes that Mirz Ghulam Ahmad was a promised Messiah and the Prophet, while still respecting the Prophet Muhammad.
However, many Mainstream Muslims disagree that this faith is contrary to the idea that Muhammad was the final prophet. Ahmadis must not be carried out by hajj or umrah; They are forbidden to join Saudi Arabia.
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