Eid-el-Kabir: Aiyedatiwa calls for prayers for Ondo, Nigeria
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At a glance
- Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa urged citizens to pray for the peace and progress of the state and Nigeria during the Eid-el-Adha celebration.
- He emphasized the virtues of sacrifice, charity, tolerance, and love, reminding people of Prophet Ibrahim's faith.
- Aiyedatiwa called for moderation, safety precautions, and the preservation of the state's peaceful disposition during the festivities.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has extended warm felicitations to Muslims celebrating Eid-el-Adha, calling for prayers for the peace and progress of the state and the nation. The governor personally signed a statement emphasizing the significance of the Festival of Sacrifice.
"The Eid-el-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, reminds us of Prophet Ibrahimโs unwavering faith, obedience, and willingness to submit to the will of Allah," the statement read. "It is a season that calls us to embody the virtues of sacrifice, charity, tolerance, and love for one another, regardless of religion or background."
The Eid-el-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, reminds us of Prophet Ibrahimโs unwavering faith, obedience, and willingness to submit to the will of Allah. It is a season that calls us to embody the virtues of sacrifice, charity, tolerance, and love for one another, regardless of religion or background.
Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration's commitment to fostering peace, unity, and religious harmony within Ondo State. He urged residents to use the occasion to pray for the state and Nigeria's continued advancement and to extend generosity to the less privileged. The governor also advised the populace to celebrate responsibly, adhere to safety measures, and maintain the peaceful atmosphere characteristic of Ondo State.
"May Almighty Allah accept your prayers, sacrifices, and good deeds, and grant you and your families abundant blessings, good health, and prosperity. Eid Mubarak! Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum," Governor Aiyedatiwa concluded in his message.
May Almighty Allah accept your prayers, sacrifices, and good deeds, and grant you and your families abundant blessings, good health, and prosperity. Eid Mubarak! Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum.
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