Sallah
By Raji Rasak
Badagry (Lagos State), June 16, 2024 (NAN) Sen. Idiat Adebule (APC -Lagos West), and local government chairmen in Badagry, Lagos State, on Sunday urged Muslims to follow Allah’s footstep as they celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival.
The senator and chairmen gave the advice in their Eid-el-Kabir messages to residents of Badagry.
Adebule implored all Muslims to celebrate the special day.
“In the spirit of celebration, I urge our Muslim brethren to remember to walk in Allah’s footsteps and live like a true believer.
“May this year’s celebration bring forth more of Allah’s peace and blessings into our lives,” Adebule said.
In his message, Mr Olusegun Onilude, Chairman, Badagry Local Government Area, wished all muslims and entire people of Badagry, at home and in the diaspora good tidings.
“Eid-el-Adha reminds us of the essence of sacrifice, kindness, understanding, empathy, community harmony, solidarity and peace that strengthens the bond of community and peaceful coexistence.
“As we feast with our families, let us remember Almighty Allah’s benevolence which is the reason that we can afford what we have today.
“In that spirit, let us reach out to the widows, orphans, the elderly, the lonely, the sick and the needy as this is the essence of today’s festivities.
“May Almighty Allah accept our prayers and sacrifices as act of Ibadah and may the joy of Eid be multiplied in your families and household,” he said.
Also, in his Sallah message, Mr Joseph Gbenu, Chairman, Badagry-West Local Council Development Area, said the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir is one of the most important celebrations in Islam.
According to him, the celebration teaches great lessons of sacrifice.
“As we in oneness celebrate today, let us continue to be our brothers’ keeper, imbibe the spirit of reaching out by extending love to one another, and promote peace.
“May Allah accept our Ibadah, ease our affairs, guide our paths, forgive our shortcomings, and grant us all the best in this life and the world to come,” he said. (NAN)
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Edited by Chioma Ugboma/Folasade Adeniran
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