Pakistan has organized a reception in connection with Eid celebrations at the United Nations in New York, reported Radio Pakistan.

The event was co-sponsored by six Muslim countries, including Qatar, Lebanon, Turkmenistan, Albania, Jordan and Kyrgyzstan.

Among others, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also attended the Eid celebrations event.

Speaking on the occasion, the UN Secretary General said Islam teaches for tolerance, peace, social justice and promotion of education.

Pakistani singer Zeb Bangah performed sung songs in different langauges and a cake was also cut on the occasion.