President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with all Nigerians and Muslims throughout the globe on the event of the Eid-Al Fitri, which marks the top of the Ramadan fasting.
In a goodwill message contained in an announcement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, on Wednesday, the president urged all Nigerians to grab the chance of the Eid-Al Fitri to hope towards all types of insecurity that’s at the moment bedevilling the nation.
He additionally known as for continued statement of the COVID-19 prevention protocols whereas urging residents to not be carried away.
Muslims the world over started the one month lengthy fasting a few month in the past.
The federal authorities has declared Wednesday and Thursday as public holidays to mark the top of the quick.
Beneath is the complete textual content of the assertion:
ON THE OCCASION OF EID, PRESIDENT BUHARI CALLS FOR UNITY AND SOLIDARITY
President Muhammadu Buhari sends his finest needs to all Nigerians and Muslims throughout the globe as they mark the Eid Al Fitr following the completion of a month of fasting.
In a message signed by him, President Buhari says:
“On this blessed event, I want that the Eid competition brings with it peace, security, safety, brotherhood and love amongst all.
“Unity and solidarity amongst all residents, Muslims and Christians, are crucial, particularly at a time when our nation is confronted with a number of challenges that are surmountable solely after we come collectively as one.
“It is vital that we bear in mind how we share, by means of our faiths, widespread bonds that ought to serve to unite us and never permit ourselves to succumb to those that search to divide us, utilizing our two nice religions, for their very own egocentric benefits.
“We must always collectively pray towards the tragic incidents of kidnapping and banditry and the determined quest for political energy expressed by means of blackmail towards the existence of our nation as a united entity.
“We should resist the temptation to retreat into our communities. I urge our political and spiritual leaders in addition to conventional rulers to encourage our residents to show in the direction of each other in love and compassion.”
In response to the President, it’s noteworthy and pleasant to see Christians breaking quick and in some situations, extending goodwill and items to Muslim faithfuls throughout the Ramadan. “This mannequin additionally shone by means of with Muslim teams becoming a member of Christian festivities. These are practices that promote brotherhood and forgiveness,” he says.
President Buhari additionally urges Nigerians to proceed to watch all COVID-19 prevention measures and have a good time responsibly throughout the holidays.
Garba Shehu
Senior Particular Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
Might 12, 2021
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