UET Lahore Celebrates Christmas with Cake Cutting Ceremony to Honor Christian Community
University of Engineering and Technology Lahore organized a cake cutting ceremony on the occasion of Christmas. The purpose of this event was to show the solidarity with Christian community and to pray for the unity and prosperity of nation, as well as to participate in the happiness and joys of Christian employees by praising their dedications for the UET. Vice Chancellor UET Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir participated as chief guest in the event. He paid salaries and amount of advance to all Christian employees. Addressing the ceremony held at Chemical Seminar Hall, Dr. Shahid Munir said, “The minorities residing in Pakistan have same rights as the Muslims have. Our workers are our asset, their services in the community cannot be denied so we are with them in their happiness. The Christian community have major role in the progress and stability of Pakistan.”
He further said, “As human beings we must respect and replicate them. Our religion is also against oppression and all human beings are equal in our Islamic Society. It is not only the state that guarantees their rights but also the Shariah. Therefore, we must value our Christian community.” Vice Chancellor Dr. Shahid Munir also cut the Christmas cake along with all the Christian employees. Christian employees valued the presence of worthy Vice Chancellor in the ceremony and appreciated his thoughts and feelings regarding their rights. At this occasion Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Nasir Hayat, Deans of various faculties, Registrar UET, Senior Warden, and others were also present.