From Biodun ESAN, Ilorin Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has enjoined Muslim faithful in Kwara to imbibe the lesson and spirit of t...
From Biodun ESAN, Ilorin
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has enjoined Muslim faithful in Kwara to imbibe the lesson and spirit of the fasting month.
The governor, in a congratulatory message to Muslim faithful in Kwara also charge them to let the lesson of Ramadan guide them in their conduct in the society.
This is contained in a statement signed by the governor's Chief Press Secretary Rafiu Ajakaye on Thursday in Ilorin.
AbdulRazaq congratulated the Muslim community on the completion of Ramadan and the dawn of Eid-el-fitri.
AbdulRazaq, who is away in Saudi Arabia to perform the lesser Hajj (Umrah), specifically congratulated the Emir of Ilorin and leader of the faithful Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on the occasion of the Eid.
He prayed God to grant the first class royal father more rewarding years in good health.
The statement added: “I wish everyone a blessed Eid, and pray Allah to accept and reward our fasting, our alms, and our worship with Al-jannah Firdaus.
"I pray Allah to accept our prayers on ourselves, our families, our communities, and our country, Nigeria.
"We beseech Him to grant us peace and harmony, and give all the leaders (incumbent and incoming) the guidance to move our country to greater heights.
“Similarly, in the spirit of the holy month, I urge our compatriots to forgive one another, put behind us all pre-election grudges, and support all government’s initiatives to build and consolidate peace in every part of Nigeria, as well as build a stronger economy in an atmosphere of love and harmony.
"This is our country; we have a task to make it work with our collective efforts, commitment, and good attitude, keeping in mind that no society is without its struggles.”
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