Aoun in al-Adha message: 'Do not sacrifice our children or waste their blood'
President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday greeted the Lebanese people in general, and Muslims in particular, on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, wishing that this holiday would bring "peace, hope, and better days for Lebanon and its people."
"Among the meanings embodied by Eid al-Adha is that it is a concept shared by all our Abrahamic religions. Its highest meaning remains that God intended through this experience for us to learn how not to sacrifice our children or waste their blood, but rather to redeem them and create life for them," Aoun said, in an apparent jab at Hezbollah.
He added: The lessons of the holiday -- love, solidarity, and unity -- remain what we need most today in light of the difficult circumstances and challenges facing Lebanon, especially as a result of the continued Israeli attacks and the resulting casualties, injuries, and displaced persons who are deprived of the joy of the holiday."
"We ask God to make this occasion a milestone for strengthening our national unity, adhering to the values of solidarity, responsibility, and love, and believing in our ability together to overcome adversity and build a future worthy of Lebanon and the Lebanese people," the president said.
Source: Naharnet
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