Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Friday, felicitated with Muslim faithful in Anambra State and across the country on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitri which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Congratulating the Muslim faithful on the completion of the 30-day fast, Governor Soludo stressed that the spiritual exercise had drawn them closer to Allah.
He urged Muslims and other Nigerians to live in peace, love and harmony with one another as brothers and sisters.
The Governor encouraged Nigerians not to lose hope, despite the difficulties and economic hardship in the country but charged them to live in peace with one another and continually pray for the country.
While noting that Ramadan was a season of discipline and sacrifice, the governor urged them to celebrate with modesty and to remember the less-privileged amongst them.
Governor Soludo said: “The holy month of Ramadan, no doubt, has drawn you closer to the Almighty Allah. The period was one characterised by discipline, humility and love for fellow men and women. I urge you not to depart from these noble principles.”
“Let these teachings of the holy month define your future relationship with fellow Muslims and other citizens. I urge you not to lose hope in the country, irrespective of the difficulties and economic challenges the country is currently passing.”
The Governor also called on the Nigerian leaders irrespective of religion and denomination to draw from the lessons of the Ramadan in ensuring justice, equity and good governance to every citizens. The governor reminded his fellow leaders that leadership is a trust for which they would render account of their stewardship to God in the fullness of time.
He sued for peace among the component parts of the country, stressing that without peace, no meaningful development can take place.
Also felicitating, Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), South-East zone, Alhaji Gidado Siddikki, urged Muslims to use the festive occasion to pray for unity, peace and prosperity in the South-East and the country at large in the face of insecurity, economic and the social-political challenges.
According to Siddiki, “on behalf of MACBAN and Fulani community in the South-East zone, I most heartily share the warm goodwill message of Eid-El-Fitri to the entire good people of the South-East of Nigeria.
“As I invite all in the celebration of Eid-El-Fitri, I also sincerely pleaded for us to endeavour to work out ways and manners of propagating attitudes that will foster peace and understanding. I plead with the government, traditional and religious leaders, as well as other influential groups in the South-East not to relent in their advocacy for peaceful coexistence amongst Nigerians wherever they choose to live and ply their legitimate business.
“I wish to appreciate the Governments and people of the South-East for providing us with the enablement to successfully do our business in the region.”
Eid-El-Fitri is performed every year by Muslims all over the world to mark the end of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. It’s a time of joy and celebration with Muslims gathering together with family and friends, exchanging gifts, sharing foods and praying together.
