Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the former governor of Ekiti State, extended his warm wishes to Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
He encouraged them to continue offering prayers for the peace and prosperity of Nigeria, particularly for the new government and President, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
In a statement delivered by his spokesperson, Mallam Sajoh, Fayemi acknowledged that the Eid-el-Kabir festival symbolizes the values of sacrifice, love, and surrender to the divine will.
He urged Muslims to utilize this festive occasion to foster harmony and unity within their communities and areas of influence.
Fayemi said, ‘’At this point, more than at any other time in our country’s history, we require the collaborative efforts of all Nigerians working together to overcome our serious challenges of development.
“It is my hope and prayer that our Muslim brothers and sisters, in the spirit of the Salah celebrations, will work across faith and community lines to help our country achieve the goals of peace, unity, and other developmental targets.’’
He urged the Muslim Ummah to be moderate in their celebrations and not forget the true significance and lessons of the festival, which revolve around self-sacrifice, love, and submitting to the will of God.
“And these lessons learned during the Eid-el-Kabir should extend beyond the festival and apply to our lives daily as we embody the values of sacrifice, love, and peace,” he emphasised.
