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News India Live, Digital Desk: The Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) has asked the Punjab Police to prevent the Ahmedia community from offering Eid-ul-Azha rituals such as prayers and sacrifices of animals, as these rituals are especially for Muslims. Those who do so will be fined 5 lakh Pakistani rupees (₹ 1.5 lakh) or legal action will be taken against them, which will increase tension before Eid-ul-Azha (6-10 June).
LHCBA instructions and legal references
In the LHCBA letter written to the Punjab Police Chief, Ahmadis are classified as a non-Muslim minority under the Constitution of Pakistan, cited the Decisions of the Penal Code and the Supreme Court, which prevent them from using Islamic symbols or practices. The association has accused Ahmadis of organizing Eid celebrations in the pattern of Islamic practices, a violation of legal restrictions. Ahmadis have been forced to sign the affidavit that they will not do the rituals of Bakrid in Punjab, according to the 2023 decision, they have been stopped from calling themselves Muslims.
Dawn says that since April, at least three Ahmadis have been murdered and many others have been harassed. In cities like Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi and Sialkot, authorities have issued several instructions, including detention to prevent Ahmadis from celebrating Eid 2025. Amnesty International has criticized these actions and Deputy Regional Director Isabel Lassi has condemned Pakistan for the inability to protect the religious freedom of Ahmedis and termed the restrictions discriminatory.
Debate on Ahmadiya identity
Ahmadiyya people consider themselves Muslims, follow the Islamic principles of mainstream but Mirza Ghulam considers Ahmed to be the Messiah and Prophet, which traditional Muslims reject who considers Muhammad as the last prophet. Ahmadiyas are also forbidden to perform Haj or Umrah and travel to Saudi Arabia.
Human rights concerns
Amnesty International has demanded to stop the “harassment and violence” faced by Ahmadis, and has called upon Pakistani authorities to protect their right to religious freedom. The survey of the organization regarding police orders in five districts has given an organized effort to suppress the practice of Ahmadis, which has created international concern about religious harassment in Pakistan.